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

of sarcasm. “Mr. Hans, your judgment in people is lacking. Your business acumen must be subpar, too. I’ve heard that you are seeking

you

Hans was trailing after Jeffrey Morgan with a dejected look on his face, likely trying to find

to find that all the attention was

did you see those online rumors this

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

popularity will skyrocket once she returns from the gala. Why would she bother

with these rumors?”

comments began pouring in.

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

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

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

playing the modest card.

Morgan

Lena?”

have had the privilege of

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congratulations poured in from

nodded modestly, but her concealed pride was unmistakable.

things up, not entirely.

CEO of Morgan Group was in the first–class cabin. She rushed over to catch a glimpse, only to be stopped by the

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

Look, Lena. Your cousin’s completed her audition!”

gossip. Unable to mess with Lena, they vented

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

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

it easy.”

right. I’m feeling very relaxed right now,” Melanie replied