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

suggest that you consider it carefully.”

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

surprised to find that all the attention was still

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

in the same industry. These baseless rumors will die down as

Lena is about to become the belle of society. Her popularity will skyrocket once she returns from the

with these rumors?”

began pouring in.

to be selected today will be his companion. I wonder, will Lena be escorted by Stephen, or will it be Jeffrey

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

Morgan once… I might not even

blushed, playing the modest

Morgan

Lena?”

about! Few people in the country have had the privilege of meeting him. Why

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and congratulations poured in from all

modestly, but her

not make things up, not entirely.

a glimpse, only to

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 behind

Look, Lena. Your cousin’s completed her

Unable to mess with Lena, they vented their

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

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

it easy.”

right now,”