Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness

Queena didn't bother answering as her eyes were fixed on Melinda. Yulia understood what Queena's intense gaze meant, so she turned to look at Melinda.

"Melinda, don't you always like helping poor people? The money raised in the charity party will go to the people in need."

Melinda knew that Yulia was trying to persuade her. Yulia was never friendly with Melinda unless she needed something from her.

Melinda clenched her jaw and fisted her palm. Yulia could see that Melinda was trying hard to suppress her anger.

Melinda had a strong feeling that it was going to be an ambush. She knew that Yulia and Queena were forcing her to attend the party because Emily had asked them to. Melinda sensed that Emily was up to something. She finally lifted her head and looked at Queena's expectant eyes.

"All right, I'll come with you," she said.

"What are you planning to donate? Don't pick some rubbish and humiliate us. I'll ask Gavin to help you out."

Queena snorted. She was afraid that Melinda's animosity would force her to ruin the reputation of the Gu family.

Yulia clamped her mouth to suppress her laughter. She was happy to see Queena insult her sister-in-law.

"Okay, thank you."

Melinda shrugged casually. Queena was surprised by her nonchalance and continued to eat. She knew that Melinda was unfazed by her taunts and felt that it would be pointless to mock her.

After dinner, Melinda asked the butler to take her to the room that contained collections that the family had bought or received over the years.

The room was brimming with paintings, jewelry, and artifacts. Melinda was confused and didn't know what would be ideal to donate for charity.

Fortunately, Gavin was in charge of treasuring the collections, so Melinda sought help from him. After clarifying Melinda's doubts, Gavin gave her a pair of bracelets.

Expensive jewelry was a standard donation to charity but the value of the jewelry made it unique among the others. Therefore, Gavin carefully picked limited edition jewelry that was rare in the market.

Soon, the charity party came. Emily was popular and her circle expanded after she got closer to Jonas. When Queena walked in, she realized that the party was bigger than she thought. She was wearing a purple cheongsam and her hair was coiled into a thick braid. She looked regal with Melinda and Yulia stand on either side.

Yulia was dressed in a round-collared, off-shoulder dress that accentuated her figure. The pink tassels and the nifty design on the dress made her look elegant. Her hair was curled to perfection and cascaded down her shoulders.

As soon as she entered the party, her eyes roamed across the hall, searching for young men. She looked like a tigress hunting for her prey.

Melinda was in a simple white dress with delicate embroidery. Her hair was tied to a high ponytail as wisps of bangs brushed against her forehead. The design on the neckline was the highlight and the delicate waistband made her look like a regal beauty.

All eyes were on Melinda.

the guests. When she saw Queena, she immediately ran towards her and

here." She embraced

for them to shower each other

looks like everyone

were in groups, chatting and sipping on drinks. The men were discussing business and games, while women gossiped. The waiters shambled through them, serving

you for asking your friends to join us." Emily

was glad to see that all her friends had come to the

see that your friends are waiting to talk to you and there are many guests for you to attend. I don't want to hold you back. You go ahead with your

receive the guests who were

in a

was time for the party to commence and the host walked in. Everyone sat down and Queena saw that most of them were her friends

didn't care to talk with her either. Melinda sat down as she watched the party

isn't this your painting?" a woman

the crowd unanimously turned to the screen. The painting was the first item in

and borrowed the microphone from

painting as if it was a rare treasure. She

please Queena. The first bid was a high price and people stood up one after the

beamed with joy when she saw the subsequent rise in the price

the ladies praised Queena and she was the talk of the

of the painting and offered the highest bid. His eyes were fixed on Emily and he didn't care about the artistic value

for art if he didn't want to impress Emily.

was time for the next intem and Emily

She had come to the party only to contribute to the people in need and didn't care about what was auctioned. She understood that Emily

wasn't professional, it still worked

at the

of wealthy men was observing the auction. Melinda's eyes narrowed when

widened with shock—it was Leo. Melinda was impressed by Leo's attitude and was a little embarrassed to see him as she had made a fool of herself the

Melinda's. He smiled and Melinda couldn't help but smile in return. She saw him

in the hall. Do you mind if

them and Melinda as they didn't

course not." Melinda smiled. Leo's face broke into a dazzling grin as he sat next to

a black tuxedo, and his slick hair was parted and tucked behind his ears. His skin was

she saw his handsome face. She blinked and stared

had been looking for all her life. She thought that Leo would be the perfect match