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.

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

that you consider it

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 save his

find that all the attention was still focused on

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

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

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

with these rumors?”

comments began

heard that 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

her connection with Jeffrey Morgan that led to a collaboration with Stephen, so

met President Morgan once…

the modest card.

President Morgan

Lena?”

Few people in the country have had the privilege of meeting him. Why are you being

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congratulations poured in

her concealed pride

not make things up, not

CEO of Morgan Group was in the first–class cabin. She rushed over to catch a glimpse, only

of overdone makeup and vulgarity, she could not imagine why Jeffrey Morgan would be interested

Your cousin’s completed

standing in the background, eavesdropping on the gossip. Unable to mess with Lena, they vented their frustration on

someone said, “How could a cripple represent the entire Harbor City

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

it easy.”

very relaxed right now,”