Chapter 705 Oliver's Kindness
At the same time, Audrey hesitated for a moment before reaching out to knock on the door of Principal Oliver's office.
"Come in," Oliver's stern voice quickly sounded from inside.
Audrey pushed the door open and saw Oliver sitting behind his desk, looking at some documents. She softly said, "Mr. Jones, the headmaster said you wanted to see me."
"It's Mrs. Johnson. Please, have a seat," Oliver put down the documents and looked at Audrey with a smile. "I have two things to discuss with you. Firstly, the materials for your outstanding teacher application have been approved by the school and sent to the county education bureau. The next step is to see if we can get you nominated for the city level. If you can secure a spot at the city level, it will greatly help with your promotion. I've done everything I can to assist you, but if you have any connections, now is the time to use them. Don't miss out on this opportunity."
"Thank you for your help, Mr. Jones," Audrey replied with a faint smile. "I will continue to work hard. Whether I get the outstanding title or not, I will focus on doing my job well."
Audrey knew that Oliver must have pulled some strings for her application to go so smoothly. She didn't want to accept his kindness without reason. The outstanding title was something Oliver could give her or not, and she was not willing to engage in any unethical exchanges for it. That was Audrey's bottom line.
"Work needs to be done, but personal matters should also be considered. They don't have to conflict. I always advocate for nurturing young teachers like you. You are the hope of our school, and the responsibilities on your shoulders will only get heavier in the future," Oliver's eyes scanned Audrey, noticing her red dress that accentuated her curves. Her alluring figure stirred something within him, igniting desires that made him feel young again, full of energy.
Every time Audrey appeared, Oliver couldn't help but feel excited. It was as if her presence had a magical effect on him, awakening desires he thought were long gone. Only then did he feel like he was back in his twenties, with a surge of powerful energy within him.
"Is there anything else, Mr. Jones?" Audrey felt uncomfortable under Oliver's unabashed gaze on her chest. She instinctively crossed her legs and placed her arms in front of her, shielding her enticing figure. "If there's nothing else, I'll head back."
"Don't rush, Mrs. Johnson," Oliver said with a smile. "There's another matter. The city is organizing a training program for key teachers, with renowned professors from the province giving lectures. It will last for about two months during the summer break. I'm wondering if you're interested. I can nominate you for it. Each school only has one spot, so it's quite a rare opportunity."
Audrey was taken aback. She did want to attend the training to improve her skills, but she had already promised her husband to visit him in the city. At least half a month would be needed for the visit, conflicting with the training program. If she chose the training, she would have to give up seeing her husband. They hadn't seen each other for over half a year, and skipping the summer visit meant waiting until the winter break. By then, her husband might not even be back. They couldn't go a whole year without seeing each other.
Audrey also wanted to have a serious talk with her husband, persuading him to come back to the city for better opportunities. So, she hesitated and said, "Thank you, Mr. Jones. I have some personal matters during the summer break, so I'm afraid I won't be able to attend. Please arrange for another teacher."
"Well, that's a shame," Oliver was surprised by Audrey's refusal. He hadn't expected her to decline his offer so decisively. He couldn't help but persuade her, "Mrs. Johnson, could you reconsider? This is a rare opportunity. If you attend, you'll receive a special certificate upon completion, which holds more weight than the training you've had before. If there's nothing urgent, I suggest you give it a try."
"No, thank you, Mr. Jones," Audrey firmly shook her head, standing up and facing Oliver. "I really can't make it. Thank you for the offer. I'll head back now," she said, turning towards the door.
As Audrey's tall and alluring figure disappeared from the doorway, Oliver's expression turned slightly crestfallen. He had hoped to send Audrey to the provincial training, where she would stay for a full two months. Being alone, she might have felt lonely, giving him a chance to offer her warmth. Perhaps he could win her heart and fully possess this enticing teacher with her captivating figure. But Audrey's straightforward refusal caught him off guard. This woman was not easy to handle.
Oliver pondered for a moment, considering whether to send Vanessa instead. However, he quickly dismissed the idea. While Vanessa had spent a night with him, he had treated her fairly. Sending her to the city for training was already a good gesture. Besides, Vanessa's focus was not on teaching, and it would be a waste to give her this training opportunity. In the end, Oliver decided to give the training opportunity to Alissa, the head teacher of Class 57.
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