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

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

suggest that you consider it carefully.”

her hair and made her exit. 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

Melanie was surprised to find that all the attention was still focused

rumors this morning? They’re trying to smear your

as quickly as they

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

with these rumors?”

comments began

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

it was her connection with Jeffrey Morgan that led to a collaboration with Stephen, so she had yet

only met President Morgan once… I might

the modest card.

Morgan

Lena?”

country have had the privilege of meeting him. Why

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and congratulations poured in

modestly, but her

things up, not entirely.

catch a glimpse, only to be stopped by the cabin crew. Nevertheless, she managed to catch a side profile of Jeffrey

around her, full of overdone makeup and vulgarity, she could not

Your cousin’s completed

Unable to mess with Lena, they vented their frustration

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

expression and walked over to Melanie. “Mel, the result doesn’t matter.

it easy.”

very relaxed right now,” Melanie replied with a