The Unwilling CEO's Love Game novel Chapter 91

Principal Fletcher hadn't specified who it was. But since he made a point of bringing the matter to her attention, Jocelyn couldn't shake the feeling that it involved a certain someone.

She tried to push the thought out of her mind, heading over to her parents' place for dinner, only to overhear her dad saying, "My boss has been swamped lately. I heard he's looking to take over some company. Rumor has it that the owner of that company did a number on his girlfriend, so now he's getting even."

Jocelyn's forkful of green beans clattered onto the table.

"Jocelyn, what's wrong with you?" Daisy eyed her curiously. "You seem absent-minded."

Jocelyn shook her head quickly, "Nothing."

"That Mr. Martinez is quite the character for his age, quite the savvy businessman indeed," Daisy mused. "Being his girlfriend must be something. Isn't his girlfriend that actress?"

Calvin hissed through his teeth and shook his head, "It's all a bit confusing now. People say Willow is his girlfriend, but ever since that incident, he hasn't let her set foot in his company again."

"Then they're probably not together anymore," Daisy speculated with curiosity. "Maybe he's got another girlfriend on the side? These rich folks, how many of them stay true to one?"

"I don't know," Calvin replied, serving Daisy some more food. "Mr. Martinez is young and successful, not to mention handsome. He's bound to have a lot of admirers."

Daisy nodded, "Yeah, rich and handsome men are often players."

Calvin disagreed, "Not all men are like that."

"Still, that Mr. Martinez doesn't strike me as the faithful type," Daisy continued. "If he were to be our son-in-law, I'd be worried he wouldn't stay put."

"Wishful thinking," Calvin chuckled. "Folks from those circles are bound to look for a match within their own social standing. Let me tell you, the wealthier they are, the pickier they get. Our family, well... we don't make the cut."

Listening to her parents' casual conversation, Jocelyn couldn't help but feel that their words painted a stark reality of her own situation with Melvin.

Once home, she did a bit of digging on Vance’s Corporation and, sure enough, found news about the takeover and reports of Vance's bribery, tax evasion, and subsequent investigations.

It’s clear that Vance was headed for a downfall.

Though there was a process to it, the outcome was bound to be grim.

Leaning against her bed, laptop open before her, Jocelyn thought back to Melvin's words about not giving her another chance.

If that was the case, why bother with all these?

She wasn't about to thank him.

...

It’s Friday.

As soon as Jocelyn's class was over, she left immediately. Making her way from the teaching building to the administration block, she caught sight of Principal Fletcher and some school leaders touring the campus with Melvin and his entourage, including Yara and Zephyr.

She shot them a glance before steering clear, intent on ignoring the whole scene.

"Jocelyn," Principal Fletcher suddenly called after her.

Halting in her tracks, her heart tightened. She had no choice but to turn around and face them. Nodding politely, she greeted, "Hi."

She didn't even let her peripheral vision drift towards Melvin.

"Jocelyn, join us for lunch, will you? We'll be in the cafeteria. Mr. Martinez wants to try the school dining," Principal Fletcher invited warmly.

The refusal was on the tip of her tongue, but with all eyes on her, declining would be a faux pas.

"Sure. I'll just stop by my office first and join you later."

"Alright."

Jocelyn turned and left. But her steps were heavier than usual, feeling like walking through quicksand.