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

your judgment in people is lacking. Your business acumen must be subpar, too. I’ve heard that you are seeking investment from Morgan

that you consider

exit. As she walked out, she noticed that Mr. Hans was trailing after Jeffrey Morgan with a dejected look on his face,

Melanie was surprised to find that all

rumors this morning? They’re

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

of society. Her popularity will skyrocket

with these rumors?”

began pouring in.

selected today will be his companion. I wonder,

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

only met President Morgan once… I might not even

blushed, playing the modest card.

President Morgan We

Lena?”

in the country have had the privilege of meeting

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and congratulations poured in

nodded modestly, but her concealed pride was unmistakable.

did not make things up,

Group was in the first–class cabin. She rushed over to catch a glimpse, only to be stopped by the

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.

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

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

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

away her smug expression and walked over to Melanie. “Mel, the

it easy.”

feeling very relaxed right now,” Melanie