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 be subpar, too. I’ve heard that you are seeking investment

that you consider it

was trailing after Jeffrey Morgan

surprised to find that all the attention was

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

will die down as quickly as they surfaced. Who would

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

with these rumors?”

flattering comments began

head of Morgan Group will be attending and that the one to be selected today

Jeffrey Morgan that led to a collaboration with Stephen, so she had yet to meet Stephen in person. She also hinted that Jeffrey was

exaggerate. I’ve only met President Morgan

the

President Morgan We

Lena?”

people in the country have had the privilege of meeting him. Why are you being

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and congratulations poured in from all sides.

nodded modestly, but her concealed pride

did not make things up, not

Group was in the first–class cabin. She rushed over to catch a glimpse, only to be stopped by the cabin crew. Nevertheless, she managed to catch a side profile of Jeffrey Morgan. It

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

Lena. Your cousin’s

mess with Lena, they vented their frustration on Melanie

said, “How could a cripple represent the entire

her smug expression and walked over to

it easy.”

relaxed right now,” Melanie