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.”

hanging around Lena often. I thought you liked her

capable. I’m not a fool I can tell who’s better. Don’t worry, I’m just using her to benefit

and Bryan were very convincing, and it left Lena

wonder Bryan had warned her earlier that he would be busy with preparations for the West Corp’s anniversary celebration. He explicitly told her not to contact

what he was busy with tonight!

she listened. The sound that came next was of Bryan, panting. It was a sound Lena knew

Melanie, but it seemed he had been enjoying himself.

been deceiving her all along!

impossible for her to escape. Overwhelmed and desperate, she paced back and forth in Bryan’s office. However, as time passed, she began to feel physically and mentally drained. Her vision blurred, and a profound weariness overcame her, making her long for nothing more than to curl up

next morning, a chauffeur from the West Corp arrived at Melanie’s residence

tasteful outfit that perfectly suited the occasion. She stood confidently alongside the Wests and several board members, greeting

well–known

surroundings, noticed the large presence of journalists. He remarked warily. “There seem to be many

how important today is to you. That’s why

me for the

you, my dear, for your support,” Bryan said insincerely, leaning close as he feigned

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