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

from the stage and added with a hint of sarcasm. “Mr. Hans, your judgment in people is lacking. Your business acumen must

suggest that you consider

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 save his

Melanie was surprised to find that all the

did you see those online rumors this morning? They’re trying to

baseless rumors will die down as quickly as they surfaced. Who would believe

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

with these rumors?”

comments began

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

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

exaggerate. I’ve only met President Morgan once… I might not even be

playing the

Morgan

Lena?”

the privilege of meeting him. Why

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poured in from all

nodded modestly, but her concealed

did not make things up,

glimpse, only to be stopped by the cabin crew. Nevertheless, she managed to

of overdone makeup and vulgarity, she could not imagine why Jeffrey

Lena. Your cousin’s completed her

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

represent the entire Harbor City in the debutante ball!”

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

it easy.”

relaxed right now,” Melanie replied with a smile.