Chapter 134 The Game
Watching Vanessa Wood walk away, Oliver Jones just shook his head. Sure, Vanessa was hot, and when she hinted at offering herself, he almost caved. But in the end, he said no.
To him, Vanessa was just another restless woman, like the one he had an affair with before. She used her body to get what she wanted, willing to do anything to climb the ladder. Women like that were trouble, and Oliver didn’t want to make the same mistake twice. Plus, he had his eyes on a bigger prize and didn’t need Vanessa messing things up.
Oliver had secured a spot for Vanessa from the education bureau, but it was all a cover for his real target: Audrey Johnson. Audrey’s promotion to intermediate level was tough, and Oliver didn’t want to make it too obvious he was favoring her. So, he threw Vanessa into the mix, using the excuse of strengthening the English department to get two spots from the bureau, involving a bunch of complicated deals.
Ever since that night when Audrey helped him get off in the office, Oliver’s desire for the cold and proud teacher had only grown. The more she resisted, the more he wanted her. He fantasized about the day Audrey would finally bend over his office sofa, her white, plump ass in the air, letting him take her. The thought set him on fire. He was determined to conquer this beautiful, alluring, and lonely woman.
But Audrey hadn't shown up since that night, leaving Oliver frustrated. He was still pissed about whoever had broken the window and interrupted them. If it weren't for that, Audrey might've already given in. But this just made the game more interesting. The promotion was the bait he dangled. He wanted Audrey to know it was her reward for that night.
He wondered if she'd get the hint. Sipping his tea, he closed his eyes, waiting for her to bite. The afternoon dragged on, and just as he was about to give up, he heard the click of high heels in the hallway. His heart skipped a beat, hoping it was Audrey.
The heels stopped at the door but didn't knock right away. That hesitation felt like forever to Oliver. He almost got up to open the door himself but held back. Finally, there was a knock.
"Come in," Oliver said, relieved, subconsciously fixing his hair. When Audrey's tall, sexy figure walked in, his eyes locked onto her ample chest, feeling a rush of heat. His previously dormant cock even stirred.
"Principal Jones, thank you for supporting us young teachers. I'll work hard and learn from my seniors to contribute more to our school," Audrey said, feeling his intense gaze on her chest, her face flushing slightly. She had debated for a long time before deciding to see Oliver, knowing she couldn't avoid him forever.
"Teacher Johnson, I'm just doing my job. Good teachers should be valued and given important roles," Oliver said with a smile, stepping closer to Audrey. "I personally recruited you, so you're my responsibility. After our... deeper communication that night, I believe you're worth the effort." He lightly patted her shoulder.
"Principal Jones, please respect yourself," Audrey said, trembling, taking a step back. She had come to clear things up about that night, her voice firm.
"To progress, you need to adapt. You showed potential last time. Don't be foolish now. Even though the title evaluation documents are out, I can still adjust the list," Oliver said with a wicked grin.
Audrey's heart sank. Oliver had indeed kept a card up his sleeve. "Principal Jones, why are you doing this? I can forgo the title. I won't betray my husband again."
"Audrey Johnson, don't be impulsive," Oliver sighed. "I truly value you. Before you came, I had already decided. If you agree to my terms, I can send you for training immediately." He picked up a document from his desk. "See this? It's a training program organized by the education bureau. Each school gets only one spot. It's three months long, and when you return, I'll make you a head teacher. I promise to promote you to deputy director of the research office within a year and secure you a senior title within three years. Think about it."
Oliver finally laid all his cards on the table, offering everything he had. He believed any female teacher, including Vanessa, would jump at such conditions. These were goals that might take a lifetime for an ordinary teacher to achieve, but he could grant them effortlessly. This was his confidence.
But Audrey wasn't Vanessa or any other teacher. Hearing Oliver's conditions, she was stunned. Even if she prided herself on being principled, she was still an ordinary woman who needed to survive and desired a better life. Oliver's promises were exactly what she dreamed of: being a head teacher, a deputy director, securing a senior title—each one was incredibly tempting.
Oliver had laid it all out. All she had to do was nod, and it would all be hers. With Oliver's protection, she wouldn't have to worry about harassment from blackguards like Quentin Rodriguez. But could she really go through with it?
As they were entangled, a crisp knock sounded at the door. "Principal, are you in?"
Oliver cursed silently, recognizing his driver, Van's voice. This guy had to come at the worst time. Audrey came to her senses, quickly freeing herself from Oliver and standing up from the sofa. Oliver had no choice but to return to his desk, watching as Audrey hastily straightened her clothes. He then cleared his throat and said, "Come in."