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

even before coming here.

sarcasm. “Mr. Hans, your judgment in people is lacking. Your business acumen must be subpar, too. I’ve

suggest that you

noticed that Mr. Hans was trailing after Jeffrey Morgan

all the

those online rumors this morning? They’re trying to

industry. These baseless rumors will die down as quickly as they surfaced. Who would believe them?” She

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

with these rumors?”

began

and that the one to be selected today

by Stephen 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. She

only met President Morgan once… I

playing the modest

President Morgan We

Lena?”

had the privilege of meeting him. Why are you being so humble,

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congratulations poured in from all

modestly, but her concealed

make things up, not

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

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

my! Look, Lena. Your cousin’s completed

Melanie standing in the background, eavesdropping on the gossip. Unable to mess with Lena, they vented their

said, “How could a cripple represent the entire Harbor City in the

and walked over to Melanie.

it easy.”

I’m feeling very relaxed right