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

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

that you consider it

that Mr. Hans was trailing after Jeffrey Morgan with a

outside, Melanie was surprised to find that all the attention was still focused on

see those online rumors this

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

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

with these rumors?”

began

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 be

led to a collaboration with Stephen, so she had yet to meet Stephen in person. She also hinted that Jeffrey

only met President Morgan once… I

playing the

President Morgan

Lena?”

the privilege of meeting him.

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and congratulations poured in from

nodded modestly, but her

things up,

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

crowd around her, full of overdone makeup and vulgarity, she could not imagine why Jeffrey Morgan would be

Your cousin’s

they vented their frustration on Melanie and exclaimed,

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

over to Melanie. “Mel, the result

it easy.”

right now,” Melanie replied with a smile.