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

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

that you consider

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

that all the

see those online rumors this morning? They’re

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

to become the belle of society. Her popularity will skyrocket once she returns from the gala. Why would she

with these rumors?”

began pouring

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

being brushed aside 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 also hinted that Jeffrey was the one backing her, which instantly sparked a ton of flattery.

President Morgan once…

blushed, playing the modest card.

President Morgan We

Lena?”

country have had the privilege of meeting him. Why are

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and congratulations poured in from all

modestly, but her concealed pride

things up, not entirely.

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

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 the strings

Look, Lena. Your cousin’s completed

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

and someone said, “How could a cripple represent the entire Harbor City in the debutante ball!”

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

it easy.”

right now,” Melanie replied with a smile.