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

clothes that he had tugged open,

to completely end things with

as her

knew all too well that he

was nothing more than

door with a bang that could shake the heavens.

her clothes, wiped her face, and steeled her heart for a clean break, otherwise, she’d be stuck on him

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

schoolers are in their rebellious phase, and Jocelynis class was the toughest

Chapter

this challenge, and it had brought her to tears more than

genuine and could crack jokes and get personal with each student, becoming friends with

listen to her.

into her class, it looked like she

sip of water, the principal’s call came through to Jocelyn.

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

the principal’s office, knocking on the door.

“Come in.”

“Principal, you wanted

Mr. Martinez.” The principal said cheerfully, his face

followed his gesture and saw Melvin

but

her place about half a month ago. She thought

to him, with the same defiant look in his eyes.

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

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

expected Melvin to have such a grown nephew. She didn’t want any more to do with Melvin, but with the kid in her class

was forming.

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

a stranger too, responding with

exchange contact information then. That way, you can get in

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

gaze was aggressive and carried ill intentions..

looked at Jocelyn in confusion.

Jocelyn a couple of extra glances.

was curious about Jocelyn’s acquaintance

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

out of the

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