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 stage later!”

support Melanie and said, “It’s all because

you wanted to participate in the selection, you should have told me in advance. Why hide it from

Lena’s act filled the

assistant in a regretful tone, cleverly following her

ruin it over a mere contest. Besides, Mel

suitable candidate than

of boosting Melanie’s confidence while subtly emphasizing her beauty and wealth. That

among the crowd.

“Great! You’d

words, realizing

observed Melanie’s straightforward demeanor and Lena’s evasive attitude, they could

words were insincere.

grew tense.

than to push things further, so she found a quiet spot and sat down. She glanced at the number on Melanie’s card. It seemed like there were quite a few digits on it.

did it matter? Stephen’s favor was based on the relationship with Bryan’s company. Melanie was

gesture, and she would be placed at

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.

not satisfied. She frowned and said, “Why am I not the first

the necessary arrangements for her over the past few days. She

no objections from the Morgan

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