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

even before

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

you consider it

that Mr. Hans was trailing after Jeffrey Morgan with a dejected look on his face,

find that all the attention was still

see those online rumors this morning? They’re

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

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

with these rumors?”

began pouring in.

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

earlier, Lena knew how to bounce back. She claimed that it was her connection with Jeffrey Morgan that led to a collaboration with Stephen, so she had yet to meet Stephen in person.

only met President Morgan once… I might not even be selected.”

the modest

Morgan

Lena?”

country have had the privilege of meeting him. Why

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in from all sides.

nodded modestly, but her concealed pride was unmistakable.

make things up, not entirely.

to catch a glimpse, only to be stopped

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

Your cousin’s completed

in the background, eavesdropping on the gossip. Unable to mess with Lena, they vented their frustration on Melanie and exclaimed, “Look at that

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

and walked over to Melanie. “Mel, the result doesn’t matter. Just

it easy.”

relaxed right

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