Chapter 4

Jocelyn was annoyed with herself for her lack of resolve, and annoyed at him for knowing her too well.

He was so sure she was head over heels for him that he thought she just couldn’t say no to him.-

Not wanting to let him have her wrapped around his finger, she turned her head away and blurted out, “I have al boyfriend.”

Melvin snorted, ‘The real estate quy?”

“That’s his profession. Don’t look down on it ”

“I’ve never looked down on any profession. It’s him as a person that I don’t respect..”

Melvin pulled out his phone and played an audio clip.

“Mr. Martinez, if you hand over those properties and let me dealing with them, I’ll break up with Jocelyn.”

“But you’re supposed to be getting married, right?”

That was arranged by our parents; I had no choice.”

You don’t like her?

“I’m still young, so I’ve got to prioritize my career. Plus, weddings cost a fortune, right? Besides, I can tell you two are a better fit, so consider this an early blessing.

Melvin put down the phone, “Boyfriend? He sure doesn’t treat you like one.”

Jocelyn was steaming inside but had nowhere to vent. She couldn’t blame Declan for making that choice; if she saw him getting cozy with another girl, she’d opt for a breakup too.

Grown-ups know how to take advantage of the relationships they can.

And Declan using the breakup to negotiate with Melvin was just him betting that Melvin was still into her.

“Your marriage dreams just crashed and burned before they even took off.” Melvin wrapped his arms around her waist and nibbled on her earlobe, “Isn’t it better to just live in the moment?”

His breathing got heavy, his hand wandering under her clothes, lips finding her collarbone.

Jocelyn’s mind was crystal clear, she tilted her neck back, “I’m not playing this game with you anymore.

The kisses on her chest paused.

Melvin looked up, her eyes were like a stagnant pool, devoid of any desire.

you serious? Melvin’s voice was raspy with

open, saying

to completely end

as her heart shattering

all too well that he

than physical, no

a bang

heart for a clean break, otherwise, she’d be stuck on him for

morning classes and returning to the office, the teacher let slip that

class was

Chapter

before she was handed this challenge, and it had brought her to tears more than

it was because she was such a tearjerker, or because she was so genuine and could crack jokes and get personal with each student,

listen to her.

with another one shoved into her class, it looked like she was in for

water,

hanging up, the teacher warned her, “I heard the student is from a well-off family but a handful. His uncle dealt with the paperwork, and he seemed like a tough cookie. Even the principal was bowing and scraping in front

to the principal’s office, knocking on the door.

“Come in.”

“Principal, you wanted to

let me introduce you to Mr. Martinez.” The principal said cheerfully, his face

saw Melvin sitting

but she

about half a month ago. She thought she’d never see him

sat next to him, with the same

been studying abroad until now, but starting this sermester, he’ll be joining Class One.”

was already here, and this was

more to do with Melvin, but with the kid in her class and

was forming.

here in the country, so if there’s anything concerning him, you can contact me directly.” Melvin’s tone was cold, as if they

stranger too, responding with

the principal quickly said, “Let’s exchange contact information then. That way, you can get in touch

to feign ignorance when she heard Melvin say, “Jocelyn shouldn’t have deleted

and

principal looked at

also gave Jocelyn a couple of

former was curious about Jocelyn’s acquaintance

his uncle’s phone number would be given to a woman other than

the principal’s office,

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