The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 141

After the last box was hauled in, Zephyr was ready to head out the village kids, who had taken quite a liking to him, clung to his clothes, pleading for him to stay

But Zephyr had to get back to his family for the holidays – there was no chance he could linger.

Unah tried to hush the children and turned to ask Melvin, “Is Mr. Martinez leaving too?”

“He’s not going anywhere, Zephyr said with a grin, glancing over at Jocelyn, who was trying to be invisible among the crowd. “His sweetheart’s here. How could he possibly leave?”

His voice was so loud that Jocelyn could hardly ignore.

Jocelyn’s face turned tomato red immediately and she quickly turned away.

Uriah was shocked, not sure who Mr. Martinez’s sweetheart could be. He recalled overhearing some gossip from the womenfolk that there was definitely something brewing between Mr. Martinez and Jocelyn – their chemistry was off the charts.

But he wasn’t too concemed with romances. Mr. Martinez’s willingness to uplift the village was all that mattered to him.

As Zephyr drove off in his SUV, the holiday feast was ready.

The setup was similar to Melvin’s first visit, with five or six tables. But tonight the atmosphere was buzzed with excitement. They had prepared a lot for the feast.

Each table was laden with hearty dishes, served in humble style with no fancy plating. The aim was simple: a bountiful meal to fill

everyone up.

Outside, the kids played with sparklers while Melvin and some of the village officials moved the fireworks to a dry field, setting off two boxes before dinner.

The fireworks whooshed into the sky and burst into a short-lived yet mesmerizing display that left everyone awe-struck.

Every face was turned upwards, watching the sky painted with colors, each expression unique.

A little girl clasped her hands together and whispered a wish, “I hope my mom and dad come home soon.” Her voice was low, devoid of any particular emotion, yet brimming with feeling.

Ursula sighed, touched by the girl’s simple and heartfelt wish.

Jocelyn watched the fireworks, pondering how many of them were silently missing family members who worked far from home.

But that’s life. And that’s the challenge of adulthood. There’s often no choice for adults.

your wish?” the village’s oldest boy, Yuri, asked, unafraid to question him.

a woman standing on the other side, gazing at the

have wishes,” he told

“Why not?”

to come true. That,” Melvin nodded toward

nodded in agreement, “Yeah, you’re right.”

fireworks, everyone gathered around the tables for the holiday

and those who didn’t sipped on sodas. The children, encouraged by the adults, started dancing and singing together. Later, they all joined in on a

were powerful and moving, though

watch any televised galas, but this

village’s elder women sang ancient ballads filled with longing, while other women bashfully crooned old love songs, yearning for their husbands

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sing.

Its grand lyrics and melody weaved

He hadn’t

watched her teach the children singing, he saw the sparkling glamour around

and captivating presence, she inspired everyone, convincing them that better days were

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you like Jocelyn?” Yuri asked,

took a sip of his

just you, I like Jocelyn too.”

Yuri grinned, “Jocelyn is beautiful, well-educated,

taste.’ Melvin remarked with

that day, Yuri

frowned, not expecting anyone to

told anyone. You

his gaze returning to Jocelyn, “I

Jocelyn actually like

Melvin’s frown deepened.

finished her song, applause filled the

of her own, and

whispering something to the village head before stepping

where they were off

idea. Looks like they’ve gone to pick someone up.”