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.

doing? I’m performing

person was about to retaliate, Lena pretended to support Melanie and said, “It’s all

in advance. Why hide it from me? We’re as close as sisters. I

act

Lena?” said Lena’s assistant in a regretful tone, cleverly

wouldn’t want to ruin it over a mere contest. Besides, Mel is beautiful and

suitable candidate than

while subtly emphasizing her beauty and

among the crowd.

impatient. She frowned and said, “Great! You’d better

was at a loss for words, realizing

and Lena’s evasive attitude, they could not

were insincere.

grew tense.

quiet spot and sat down. She glanced at the number on Melanie’s card. It seemed like there

it matter? Stephen’s favor was based on the relationship with

and she would be placed at the end of the list.

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

frowned and said, “Why am I not the first contestant?”

necessary arrangements for her over the past few

objections from