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 on stage later!”

support Melanie and said,

have told me in advance. Why hide it from me? We’re as close

fakeness of Lena’s act

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

it over a mere contest. Besides, Mel is beautiful and

candidate than me.”

Melanie’s confidence while subtly emphasizing her beauty

jealousy among the crowd.

“Great!

was at a loss for words, realizing that Melanie still

the people around them observed Melanie’s straightforward demeanor and Lena’s

words were insincere.

atmosphere grew tense.

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

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

would be placed at the end

glanced over, it was evident that Lena was indeed a hot favorite for today. Others had waited for two hours and were

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

the past few days. She was practically

from the Morgan

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