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

stage and 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

suggest that you consider it

walked out, she noticed that Mr. Hans was trailing

find that all the attention was still focused

online rumors this

down as quickly as they surfaced. Who would believe them?” She

Her popularity will skyrocket once she returns from the

with these rumors?”

began pouring

of Morgan Group will be attending and that the one to be selected today

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

please, don’t exaggerate. I’ve only met President Morgan once… I might not even be selected.”

the modest

Morgan

Lena?”

have had the privilege of meeting him. Why

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poured in from all

nodded modestly, but her concealed

did not make things up,

when she 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

taste. When Lena looked at the crowd around her, full of overdone makeup and vulgarity, she could not imagine why Jeffrey Morgan would be interested in them.

Lena. Your cousin’s completed

vented their frustration on Melanie and exclaimed, “Look

a cripple represent the entire

away her smug expression and walked over to Melanie.

it easy.”

very relaxed right now,” Melanie replied with