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

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 seeking investment from Morgan Group. President Morgan,

that you consider

she noticed that Mr. Hans was trailing after Jeffrey Morgan with a dejected look on his

Melanie was surprised to find that all the attention was still

you see those online rumors this morning? They’re

will die down as quickly as they surfaced. Who would believe them?” She

will skyrocket once she returns

with these rumors?”

flattering comments began

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

with Stephen, so she had yet to

please, don’t exaggerate. I’ve only met President Morgan once… I might not even

playing the modest

President Morgan

Lena?”

people in the country have had the privilege of meeting

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poured in

but her concealed

make things

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

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

Look, Lena. Your cousin’s

the gossip. Unable to mess with Lena, they vented their frustration on Melanie and exclaimed, “Look at that pale face! She must

someone said, “How could a cripple represent the

away her smug expression and walked over

it easy.”

relaxed right