I Became His Sweetheart by Bright Eyes

Chapter 16 Melanie Was Selected

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“That’s correct.” Jeffrey Morgan’s voice resonated in the room.

The statement finally put an end to Mr. Hans‘ need to impress. He adjusted his suit and thought. We might finally secure that investment from Morgan Group next quarter!‘

“Miss Melanie.”

At that moment, Jeffrey spoke again, addressing Melanie, “Prep yourself. You’ll be attending the International Socialites Gala with

representatives from Morgan Group.”

What?

Mr. Hans had initially nodded along but his smile had now frozen in place. He looked as if he had seen a ghost. Mr. Hans stammered. “Mr.

Morgan, a–are you confirming your selection?”

Jeffrey’s voice turned cold, and he inquired, “What? Do you think I have poor judgment? Or that I’m blind?”

“N–no, I–I dare not…”

Mr. Hans trembled in fear, no longer concerned about his company’s growth. He was solely thinking about how to save his own skin.

The other judges in the room exchanged uncertain glances, realizing that not speaking up earlier had been a stroke of luck amid it all.

The talent show had been meticulously prepared for three months, with numerous applications and screenings. In the end, the contestant was selected just after the first audition, and she happened to be a person with a disability. The decision was unconventional, but it was undoubtedly something Jeffrey Morgan would come up with.

After Jeffrey, Melanie Jones was the calmest person in the exhibition hall. After all, she knew that she had secured Morgan Group’s trump

before coming here.

Hans, your judgment in people is lacking. Your business acumen must be subpar, too. I’ve heard that you are seeking

suggest that you

flipped her hair and made her exit. As she walked out, she noticed that Mr. Hans was trailing after Jeffrey Morgan with a dejected look on his face, likely trying to find a way to

to find that all the

you see those online rumors this morning? They’re trying to smear your reputation.”

same industry. These baseless rumors will die down as quickly

the belle of society. Her popularity will skyrocket once she returns from the gala.

with these rumors?”

comments began pouring

the head of Morgan Group will be attending and that the one to be selected today will be his companion. I wonder, will Lena be escorted by Stephen, or will it

with Jeffrey Morgan that led to a collaboration with Stephen, so she had yet to

I’ve only met President Morgan once… I might not

blushed, playing the

Morgan We

Lena?”

Few people in the country have had the privilege of meeting him.

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congratulations poured in from all sides.

her concealed pride was unmistakable.

not make things up,

was on a flight, and she overheard that the CEO of Morgan Group was in the first–class cabin. She rushed over to catch a glimpse, only to be stopped by the cabin crew. Nevertheless, she managed to catch a side profile of Jeffrey Morgan. It was just a glimpse, but Lena was captivated by his handsomeness.

her, full of overdone makeup and vulgarity, she could not imagine why Jeffrey Morgan would be interested in them. The chosen beauty had to be her,

Lena. Your cousin’s completed

vented

“How could a cripple represent

her smug expression and walked over to Melanie. “Mel,

it easy.”

relaxed right now,” Melanie replied with