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

she confidently stepped down from the 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 consider it carefully.”

hair and made her exit. As 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

that all the attention was still focused on Lena.

rumors this

the same industry. These baseless rumors will die down as quickly as they surfaced.

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

with these rumors?”

flattering comments began pouring in.

the one to be selected today will be his companion. I wonder, will Lena be

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 also hinted that Jeffrey was the one backing her, which instantly sparked a

President Morgan

playing the modest

President Morgan We

Lena?”

privilege of meeting

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in from

but her

did not make things up, not entirely.

glimpse, only to be stopped by the cabin

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

my! Look, Lena. Your cousin’s completed her audition!”

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

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

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

it easy.”

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