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 lust.

at her clothes that he had tugged open, saying flatly. This is going

You want to completely end things with

firm as her

too well that he just wasn’t

than physical, no strings

door with a

for a clean

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

their rebellious phase, and Jocelynis class

Chapter

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

tearjerker, or because she was so genuine and could crack jokes and get

listen to her.

class, it looked like she was in for another round of chaos.

had a sip of water,

the teacher warned her, “I heard the student is from a well-off family but a handful. His uncle dealt

her way to the principal’s office, knocking

“Come in.”

“Principal, you wanted to see

Martinez.” The principal said cheerfully,

followed his gesture and saw Melvin

was unexpected, but she kept

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

next to him, with

The principal said, “Preston has been studying abroad until now, but

had no say in this matter, the kid was already here, and this was just

to have such a grown nephew. She didn’t want any more to do with

was

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

treated him like a stranger too, responding with a

then. That

she heard Melvin say, “Jocelyn shouldn’t have deleted my number.”

gaze was aggressive and carried ill

at

also gave Jocelyn a

curious about Jocelyn’s

was surprised that his uncle’s phone number would be given to

of the

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