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

even before

down from the stage and added with a hint of sarcasm. “Mr. Hans, your judgment in people is

suggest that you

and made her exit. As she walked out, she noticed that Mr. Hans was trailing after Jeffrey Morgan with a dejected look

find that all the attention was still focused

you see those online rumors this

These baseless rumors will die down as quickly as they surfaced. Who would believe them?” She adjusted

about to become the belle of society. Her popularity will skyrocket once she returns from

with these rumors?”

began pouring

be selected today will

bounce back. She claimed that it was her connection with Jeffrey Morgan that led to a collaboration with Stephen, so she had yet to meet Stephen in person. She also hinted that Jeffrey was the one backing her, which instantly sparked a ton

Morgan

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Lena?”

had the privilege

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congratulations poured in

her concealed pride was unmistakable.

things up, not entirely.

rushed over to catch a glimpse, only to be stopped by the cabin crew. Nevertheless, she managed to catch a side

crowd around her, full of overdone makeup and vulgarity, she could not

my! Look, Lena. Your cousin’s completed

gossip. Unable to mess with Lena, they vented their frustration on Melanie and exclaimed,

said, “How could a cripple represent the entire

put away her smug expression and walked over to Melanie. “Mel, the result doesn’t matter. Just relax and

it easy.”

very relaxed right now,” Melanie replied with a smile.