Chapter 92

Jocelyn instinctively turned her head away, walking away immediately.

She took a deep breath, having no idea why he was there, and certainly not thinking of the possibility that he might have come for her.

Fortunately, he didn’t call out to her

Back at her office, Jocelyn finally sat down and gulped down a large glass of water. Her tumultuous thoughts somewhat settled.

In the afternoon, Principa! Fletcher sent out a message in the staff group chat. In celebration of the successful contract signing that day, everyone was invited to dinner. Attached was the time and address.

Ursula was waiting for Jocelyn after school.

“Aren’t you ready yet?”

Jocelyn didn’t want to go. She knew who she would encounter there.

“Almost done”

“Are you afraid of seeing him?” Ursula asked, seeing right through her friend.

Jocelyn’s hand froze in place.

The worry on her face betrayed her inner turmoil.

Ursula placed a reassuring hand on Jocelyn’s shoulder, “Jocelyn, if you’ve let go, then face it head-on. If you don’t, when will you ever truly move on? Letting go isn’t just lip service, it’s about the heart.”

Jocelyn had to admit Ursula’s right.

After gathering herself, Jocelyn hopped into Ursula’s car and headed to the restaurant.

As they arrived, Jocelyn saw a familiar car pull into the spot next to Ursula’s.

Jocelyn instinctively wanted to avoid the man getting out from his car. But Ursula grabbed her to have an accidental face-to-face with

Melvin.

Ursula cheerfully greeted, “Hi, Mr. Martinez.”

Jocelyn bowed her head, wishing she could flee.

holding onto her hand, told Melvin, “Thanks for sponsoring the school. You’re such

responded coolly, “My pleasure,” barely glancing at Jocelyn before heading into the

situation, you should be more confident

deep breath,

for her

anxiety. “But you’ve

felt a dull ache

they had broken

so easily,

took another deep breath and walked into the restaurant

just a dining area but also

round tables were set up. The leaders sat at one and the rest of the staff

someone more joining

Zephyr glanced at his phone and stepped out, he soon retumed with Willow in

her sunglasses upon entering. Her appearance sparked a wave

there was a slight arch of

take long for

on Jocelyn, who seemed unfazed

chapter 92

to heart. Let’s just enjoy ourselves,” Ursula whispered, trying to cheer Jocelyn up.

knew how to behave. It was just that knowing

Melvin, everyone stood and raised their glasses

joined in the toast and then delved

an attentive girlfriend, even peeling shrimp

colleagues moved to the karaoke room. And Ursula dragged Jocelyn to join.

they sang love songs, Jocelyn eventually couldn’t take it and escaped to the

door pushed open again. It was Willow.

up beside her, pulling out her

I’m with Melvin

stopped for a moment, then

“Him funding your school’s new building isn’t because of you.”

Jocelyn crumpled the paper towel, turning to face her with a smile, “We’ve broken up. I’ve no sway over what he does or doesn’t

“Then keep your distance from

that afraid of him meeting me?”

Willow said, catching Jocelyn’s stiffening expression in the mirror and srnirking, “After all, I’m in the public eye. My boyfriend gets attention too. If the paparazzi catch you with him,

her mood plummeting as Willow’s

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