Chapter 217
To win over a proud woman like Mia, you had to win her heart. Only when she willingly gave herself would the man feel the ultimate satisfaction.
Principal Zach Jackson decided to give Mia some space. Tapping his fingers on the desk, he said, "Mia, no pressure. This is a mutual thing. I won’t force you. Take your time to think it over."
Mia’s mind was a mess. She couldn’t figure out why she hadn’t flat-out rejected Zach. If the driver hadn’t interrupted, she might’ve lost her dignity to him. Were his offers getting to her? Was her moral stance just a joke? Compared to Vanessa, was she even more hypocritical, since Vanessa never hid her desires?
No, she wasn’t that kind of woman, Mia told herself. If Quentin Rodriguez had made such offers, she would’ve rejected him without a second thought. But with Zach, she couldn’t summon the same disgust. Despite his intentions, she felt Zach genuinely cared about her career. Otherwise, why would he invest so many resources in her? Zach was bad, but he had boundaries, making it hard for Mia to outright reject him.
This was where Zach outsmarted Quentin. He never cornered Mia, always leaving her a choice. He was confident that as long as Mia stayed at the school, he was her best option.
Maybe Mia still held onto her pride, but faced with harsh realities, how long could she hold out? When she finally broke, she’d fall right into his trap.
"I’m heading out, Principal Jackson." Mia said, making a beeline for the door. She couldn’t stay any longer. Zach had a knack for making people bend to his will. If he made another move after hours, there’d be no one to save her.
"Oh, by the way, the education bureau has a training session for young female teachers on Friday afternoon. I’ve signed you and Vanessa Wood up. The research office will notify you." Zach added with a smile. "This training will be recorded in your file, which will help with future promotions."
"Thank you, Principal Jackson," Mia replied. Despite her unease, she couldn’t turn down the opportunity. Chances like this were rare and hard to come by through fair competition, especially since Zach hadn’t used it as leverage but had given it freely. His generosity explained why he had been the principal for so long.
Mia’s Reflections and Quentin’s Confrontation