I Became His Sweetheart by Bright Eyes

Chapter 12 Exposed

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The next day was the pageant for the International Socialites Gala.

Last night, Melanie had slept peacefully. Her skin was glowing this morning. She carefully applied her makeup and had breakfast with Eliza.

“Melanie, I’ve transferred half of my shares to you. You will be a board member of the Jones Enterprise from now on,” her mother said, before pausing to inquire. “Which department do you plan to oversee when you join the company?”

“I’ll start from the weakest portfolio in Jones Enterprise–I’d like to take charge of the research and development for the new perfume line,”

Melanie replied.

She presented the proposal she had been working on to Eliza. “Here’s the new perfume product line I’ve been planning. I’ve gotten it

looked over by professionals. What do you think?”

Eliza skimmed through the proposal and her eyes lit up. “I trust you. With your abilities and talent, you can bring that portfolio back to life.”

With her mother’s approval, Melanie smiled from the bottom of her heart.

After finishing her meal, she changed into an elegant dress that showcased her graceful figure and headed out to participate in the talent

show.

Just as she got into the car, she received a message that Annie had posted pictures of Lena’s night out with a mysterious man just ten

ago, and it was already causing a buzz

all the while scrolling through the

said so in an interview. What’s this?

“Who’s this man?”

brother–in–law who’s also her boss. Her cousin’s the manager with a broken leg. What a horrible

reading

‘Melanie.”

“What?”

“Let me explain.”

tone grew anxious. “Don’t believe everything you see… I did have too

guarantee that?” she calmly

changing his tone. “Mel I don’t care if others doubt me. But after all this time we’ve spent together, don’t you know how much I care about you? How could I possibly be in

dare to make a promise.

the most

thought she could still be easily appeased and quickly followed up with more sweet talk.

not worried at all.”

incoming call and said calmly, “I need to

from one of the company’s subordinates, and their tone was filled with despair. “Boss, what should we do? Several of Lena’s sponsored brands and shows are taking a beating online. They want us to

with a solution.”

have any ideas?” Melanie asked.

are just photos of Lena acting in a drama and that the man is just a co–star. That should

public attention.”

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Han.

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