I Became His Sweetheart by Bright Eyes

Chapter 20 An Astronomical Fee

“It’s indeed not enough.” Mr. Reynolds‘ objective tone shifted the intense atmosphere in the boardroom.

“The chairman transferred half of her shares to Miss Melanie, and the share transfer was effective as of yesterday. So, this vote doesn’t have a majority.”

“It can’t be!”

Daniel, filled with anger and embarrassment, stood up without regard for his image and shouted at Eliza, “My older brother said Melanie shouldn’t enter the company! This is the Joneses‘ legacy! We can’t have everything belong to just you and your daughter!”

*Jones Enterprise was built from the ground up by my father. Allowing you into the company was a gesture of brotherly love. After his passing, inheritance laws state that Jones Enterprise belongs to my mother and I. It does not belong to the family. You mustn’t mix them up, Uncle Daniel” Melanie replied.

Melanie stood tall, maintaining her composure, and turned to address the group. She said. “The agenda of today’s meeting is to discuss how to reverse the losses suffered by the perfume division. Let us not get sidetracked.”

Those in the room who supported Eliza chimed in, steering the discussion back on course.

Daniel and his allies exchanged a few words. Once they were certain that Melanie had genuinely joined the board, they loosened their ties reluctantly and took their seats.

“I’ve been preparing this proposal for a while. The project’s feasibility has been assessed by professionals. It’s precisely because the women’s perfume market is oversaturated that we need to take a different path. We need to break out of our comfort zone and try our hands at men’s perfume,” Melanie stated confidently.

is our way out or a dead end?” Daniel sneered, firmly opposing her. “Let’s not talk about anything else; just consider the issue

intend to hire for

don’t need her as the ambassador.”

have her public image crumble. The projects she endorsed would suffer terribly. Avoiding her

choice.

“Exactly.”

Jones removed her

what Jones Enterprise

look. Daniel quickly chimed in, trying to sound helpful. “Lena, even though the status of Jones Enterprise no longer matches your celebrity status, considering our familial ties,

was just joking with everyone

“We’re all family here.

is willing to endorse the women’s perfume at

lips. “I can surely secure a male celebrity with a bigger following

Lena. Don’t worry

limits, Melanie. With our current budget, can you hire anyone of note? Lena might consider a discount, but would the others consider that? Don’t boast to the extent that you end up hiring a third–rate celebrity!”

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