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

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

that you consider

walked out, she noticed that Mr. Hans was trailing after

find that all the attention was still focused on Lena.

rumors this morning?

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

popularity will skyrocket once

with these rumors?”

began pouring in.

selected today will be his companion. I wonder, will Lena be escorted by Stephen, or

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

only met President Morgan once… I might not even be

blushed, playing the modest

President Morgan We

Lena?”

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

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and congratulations poured in from

but her concealed

did not make things

a time 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 to catch a side profile of

wealth and good looks, 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

Your cousin’s

eavesdropping on the gossip. Unable to mess with Lena, they vented their

and someone said, “How could a cripple represent the

noisy crowd, Lena put away her smug expression and walked over to

it easy.”

right. I’m feeling very relaxed right now,” Melanie