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.

in people is lacking. Your business acumen must be subpar, too. I’ve heard that you

you

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

Melanie was surprised to find that all the attention

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

as quickly as they surfaced. Who would believe

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

with these rumors?”

began

that the one to be selected today will be his companion.

collaboration with Stephen, so

Morgan once… I might not even

blushed, playing the modest card.

Morgan We

Lena?”

had the privilege of meeting

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poured in from all

but her concealed

did not make things up, not entirely.

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 to catch a side profile of Jeffrey Morgan. It was just a glimpse, but Lena was captivated by

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

Your cousin’s

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

said, “How could a cripple represent

her smug expression and walked over to Melanie. “Mel, the result

it easy.”

feeling very relaxed right now,” Melanie replied with a