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

dress, she confidently stepped down from the 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

suggest that you consider it

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

that all the attention was still focused

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

die down as

Her popularity will

with these rumors?”

began pouring

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 Stephen,

that it was her connection with Jeffrey Morgan that led to a collaboration with Stephen, so she had yet

please, don’t exaggerate. I’ve only met President Morgan

blushed, playing the modest

Morgan We

Lena?”

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

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congratulations poured in

but her concealed pride

make things up, not

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

he must have impeccable 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. The chosen beauty had to be her, especially with Bryan pulling the strings behind

Your

Lena, they vented their frustration on Melanie and exclaimed,

said, “How could a cripple represent the

Lena 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,”