I Became His Sweetheart by Bright Eyes

Chapter 23 The Wests‘ Grand Celebration

In Bryan West’s office, hidden cameras were already in place. All the footage streamed to Melanie’s smartphone in a grid pattern. She instructed the driver to send her home.

Not long after, Annie’s people disguised as paparazzi arrived and positioned themselves outside the West Corp’s building, just as Lena Jones peered out from Bryan’s office window.

Lena panicked and dialed Bryan’s number on her phone.

On the other end, Melanie picked up the phone and answered the call.

“Babe, I’m trapped at the West Corp. You have to come and…”

Before Lena could finish her sentence, Melanie pressed the play button on her computer, playing a pre–recorded conversation Annie had prepared for Lena to hear.

“Whose call is that, Bryan?”

“It doesn’t matter. You’re the one I’m focused on.”

“Really?”

“Of course.”

around Lena often. I thought

a celebrity. And she’s friendly with many men. You, on the other hand, are elegant and capable. I’m

Bryan were very convincing, and it left

the West Corp’s anniversary celebration. He explicitly told her not to contact him

was

sound that came next was of Bryan, panting. It was a sound Lena knew too well

would never be with Melanie, but it seemed

been deceiving her all along!

storm out and confront Bryan, but the growing crowd of paparazzi and fans outside made it impossible for her to escape. Overwhelmed and desperate, she paced back and forth in Bryan’s office. However, as time passed,

arrived at Melanie’s residence to escort her to the anniversary celebration at the West Corp

and tasteful outfit that perfectly suited the occasion. She stood confidently

from well–known media.

presence of journalists. He remarked warily. “There seem to be many reporters here today, not just

is to you. That’s why

me for the International Socialites Gala.”

for your support,” Bryan said insincerely, leaning close as he feigned intimacy in front of the cameras. “After today.

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