The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 136

Jocelyn and Ursula had decided on the rural school where they planned to teach as volunteers. They were just waiting for the winter break

Melvin hadn’t shown up lately, while Jocelyn was too busy with finals to think about anyone else.

After the last mock exam, Preston caught up with Jocelyn in the hallway. “Hey, Jocelyn,” he said with a solemn look, “I won’t be around

next semester”

Transferring? Jocelyn replied, a note of surprise in her voice.

“Yeah.”

“To another city, or just a different school in Yanova City?”

Im heading abroad” Preston’s tone was matter-of-fact. “Mom’s taking me.”

Jocelyn nodded. “Sounds exciting”

“It was cool knowing you Preston tried to sound grown-up. “Would’ve been better if we became family”

Hearing this, Jocelyn didn’t get angry anymore. She just smiled Family is all about fate.”

Preston nodded, agreeing. About my uncle don’t worry, Im not here to persuade you to make up with him. I just mean, if he’s really not worth it, then forget him. Find someone worthy of your love That’s my mom’s advice, too.”

Jocelyn’s heart sank, but she accepted the counsel. “Don’t worry I will”

you

feel like

After finals, Jocelyn packed her suitcase quickly, waiting for the graded papers to be returned so she and Ursula could head to the rural school to teach.

The night before they were set to leave, Yasmine asked Jocelyn out for dinner

tomorrow. It seemed right to meet up one last time, as there was no telling when they’d see

knowing it was a sincere invitation from a student, Jocelyn agreed. Besides,

took a cab to the cozy little farm-to-table restaurant Yasmine

was waiting by the

had great manners, Jocelyn thought. Despite his rocky start, he was a quick learner

called out.

Aren’t you cold?” Jocelyn

his chest “Built

Jocelyn chuckled

them. The greeting was warm, like meeting an old friend After ordering. Yasmine offered Jocelyn a drink, but she declined, citing the early start the

bonding in a way that made Jocelyn feel Yasmine could have been a great friend if

Jocelyn gave Preston some parting advice about getting along at his new school and not butting heads with others. Preston nodded, then joked, “You’re more of a mom to

a playful swat on the head ‘Watch your words, kid. This is your teacher. Show some respect”

actually listen to, Preston quipped, fixing his hair after Yasmine’s ruffle. “Mom, how

teased, reaching

a laugh, but then his gaze fixed on

drew everyone’s attention

beside him She met

Her disdain for

“What are

Preston said with his usual bravado. He cast a disdainful glance at Willow “Uncle, what happened to your taste? You’re hanging out with all kinds of people now?”

frowned. “Watch your tone.”

Preston retorted, his dislike for Willow as evident as his

musk on her face, though her eyes

Jocelyn, then glanced at Yasmine. It was clear Jocelyn had a way of winning over even those who disliked her

“Apologize to Willow.”

scoffed, turning away.

now!” Melvin insisted.

not wrong. You’ve been told to stay away

palpable, and Jocelyn felt it was time

as she pulled out her phone. “Yasmine, thanks for the dinner. If you’re ever back in Yanova City, I owe you