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 here.

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

you

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

to find that all the attention was still

rumors this morning? They’re trying to smear your

down as quickly as they surfaced.

society. Her popularity will

with these rumors?”

comments began pouring in.

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

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

exaggerate. I’ve only met President Morgan

blushed, playing the modest card.

Morgan

Lena?”

had the privilege of

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poured in from

her

not make things

only to be stopped by the cabin crew. Nevertheless, she managed to catch a side profile of Jeffrey Morgan. It was just a glimpse, but Lena was captivated by

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

Look, Lena. Your cousin’s completed her

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

a cripple represent the entire Harbor City in

her smug expression and walked over

it easy.”

right now,”