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

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

you consider it

and made her exit. As she walked out, she noticed that Mr. Hans was trailing after Jeffrey Morgan

Melanie was surprised to find that all the attention was

rumors this morning? They’re trying to smear your reputation.”

die down as quickly as they surfaced. Who

become the belle of society. Her popularity will skyrocket once she returns

with these rumors?”

began pouring

Morgan Group will be attending and that the one to be selected today will be his companion. I wonder, will Lena be escorted by Stephen,

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,

I’ve only met President Morgan once…

the

President Morgan

Lena?”

the country have had the privilege of meeting him. Why are you being so

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congratulations poured in from

modestly, but her concealed

things up, not

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

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

Your cousin’s

mess with Lena, they vented their frustration on Melanie and exclaimed, “Look

a cripple represent the entire Harbor City in the debutante ball!”

Lena put away her smug expression and walked over to

it easy.”

relaxed right now,” Melanie