The Unwilling CEO's Love Game novel Chapter 92

Jocelyn instinctively turned her head away, walking away immediately.

She took a deep breath, having no idea why he was there, and certainly not thinking of the possibility that he might have come for her.

Fortunately, he didn't call out to her.

Back at her office, Jocelyn finally sat down and gulped down a large glass of water. Her tumultuous thoughts somewhat settled.

In the afternoon, Principal Fletcher sent out a message in the staff group chat. In celebration of the successful contract signing that day, everyone was invited to dinner. Attached was the time and address.

Ursula was waiting for Jocelyn after school.

“Aren't you ready yet?”

Jocelyn didn't want to go. She knew who she would encounter there.

“Almost done.”

“Are you afraid of seeing him?” Ursula asked, seeing right through her friend.

Jocelyn’s hand froze in place.

The worry on her face betrayed her inner turmoil.

Ursula placed a reassuring hand on Jocelyn's shoulder, “Jocelyn, if you’ve let go, then face it head-on. If you don’t, when will you ever truly move on? Letting go isn’t just lip service, it's about the heart."

Jocelyn had to admit Ursula's right.

After gathering herself, Jocelyn hopped into Ursula's car and headed to the restaurant.

As they arrived, Jocelyn saw a familiar car pull into the spot next to Ursula's.

Jocelyn instinctively wanted to avoid the man getting out from his car. But Ursula grabbed her to have an accidental face-to-face with Melvin.

Ursula cheerfully greeted, “Hi, Mr. Martinez.”

Jocelyn bowed her head, wishing she could flee.

Ursula, holding onto her hand, told Melvin, “Thanks for sponsoring the school. You’re such a great businessman.”

Melvin responded coolly, “My pleasure,” barely glancing at Jocelyn before heading into the restaurant.

Once he was gone, Ursula chided Jocelyn, “You can’t keep behaving like this. In such situation, you should be more confident to show you don’t care. Look at him, he’s so at ease.”

Jocelyn took a deep breath, “I can't.”

He was the man she had loved for so long. Even if she initiated the breakup, it wasn't possible for her to act as if their relationship never existed or to instantly carve him out of her heart.

Ursula could see her anxiety, “But you've broken up.”

Jocelyn felt a dull ache in her chest.

Yes, they had broken up.

If he could let go so easily, why couldn't she?

As other colleagues arrived, Jocelyn took another deep breath and walked into the restaurant with Ursula.

The restaurant was luxurious, with not just a dining area but also a karaoke room and a game room.

In the small hall, three large round tables were set up. The leaders sat at one and the rest of the staff at the others.

“Sorry, there’s someone more joining us shortly.”

As Zephyr glanced at his phone and stepped out, he soon returned with Willow in tow.

Willow removed her sunglasses upon entering. Her appearance sparked a wave of excitement among the other teachers.

She greeted everyone with polite nods and smiles. When her gaze swept over Jocelyn, there was a slight arch of her eyebrow before she took her seat beside Melvin.

Once seated, Willow leaned in and whispered something to Melvin, which didn't take long for others to catch on to the nature of their relationship.

Ursula kept an eye on Jocelyn, who seemed unfazed by their interaction.

“Stay calm. Don't take it to heart. Let's just enjoy ourselves,” Ursula whispered, trying to cheer Jocelyn up.

Jocelyn knew how to behave. It was just that knowing and doing were two different things.