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.

ran towards her and greeted her. Queena looked like a majestic, powerful woman, and Emily smiled at

you are here." She

space for them to shower

like everyone is

across the hall. People were in groups, chatting and sipping on drinks. The men were discussing business and games, while women gossiped. The waiters shambled through

your friends

glad to see that all her

many guests for you to attend. I don't

receive the guests who were walking into the

was an auction. Melinda sat in a

the host walked in. Everyone sat down and Queena saw that most of them were

men and didn't care to talk with

this your painting?"

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

and borrowed the microphone from

treasure. She finally concluded her speech by announcing that it was one of

was a high price and

beamed with joy when she saw the subsequent rise

ladies praised Queena and she was the talk of

of the painting and offered the highest bid. His eyes were fixed on

for art if he didn't want to impress Emily. But Queena was gullible enough

the next intem and Emily

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

professional, it still worked

at the

wealthy men was observing the auction. Melinda's

with shock—it was Leo. Melinda was impressed by Leo's attitude and was a

Melinda's. He smiled and Melinda couldn't help but

looks like the best seat in the hall. Do you mind

a seat between them and Melinda as they didn't want

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

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

face. She blinked and stared at him

been looking for all her life.