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 here.

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

suggest that you consider

she flipped 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

find that all the attention was

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

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

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

with these rumors?”

comments began pouring in.

one to be selected today

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

please, don’t exaggerate. I’ve only met President Morgan once…

playing the modest

President Morgan

Lena?”

the privilege of meeting him.

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and congratulations poured in from all sides.

nodded modestly, but her

not make things up, not

to catch a glimpse, only to be stopped by the cabin

wealth and good 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. The chosen beauty had

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Melanie standing in the background, eavesdropping on the gossip. Unable to mess with Lena, they vented their frustration on Melanie and exclaimed, “Look at that pale face! She must be feeling so

someone said, “How could a cripple represent the entire Harbor City in the debutante ball!”

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

it easy.”

very relaxed right now,” Melanie replied with a