I Became His Sweetheart by Bright Eyes

Chapter 14 She Has the Upper Hand

“Are you among the judges later?” Melanie asked.

Stephen grinned mischievously. “Although I won’t be there, my uncle is here today. He’ll be handing you your pass. Does that make it more prestigious?”

Melanie took a step back, not appreciating Stephen’s tone.

Stephen did not linger further. He said, “I should get going!”

Stephen was the second young master of the Morgan Group, and his words must carry some weight when it came to selecting the

contestants. Melanie’s open interaction with him made others envious.

As Stephen left, mocking voices began to fill the air.

“A cripple aiming for the socialite gathering? She must be deeply affected by her fiancé’s affair. It’s that or she’s lost her mind!”

“I heard that Melanie used her charms to promote Lena in the past. Now, she’s gone all out for her own sake. Maybe there’s something between her and Stephen…”

“Come on! Stephen wouldn’t even glance at her!”

Melanie could not stand the ridicule any longer. She turned around and spilled her coffee all over that person.

What are you doing? I’m performing on

retaliate, Lena pretended to support Melanie and said, “It’s all because you started with

have told me in advance. Why hide it from me? We’re as close as sisters. I would never snatch something you like. How about I

of Lena’s act

worth it, Miss Lena?” said Lena’s assistant in a regretful tone, cleverly following her lead.

it over a

candidate than

Melanie’s confidence while subtly

of jealousy among the crowd.

said, “Great! You’d better

loss for words, realizing that

straightforward demeanor and Lena’s

words were

atmosphere grew tense.

glanced at the number on Melanie’s card. It seemed like there were quite a few digits on it. Lena

Stephen, what did it matter? Stephen’s favor was based on the relationship

be placed at the end of

assistant emerged from the venue, handing her the contestant number. As the onlookers glanced over, it was evident that Lena was indeed a hot favorite for today. Others had waited for two hours and were handed contestant numbers toward the back of the line. However, as soon as Lena arrived, she was placed as

She frowned and said, “Why am I not the

few days.

objections from