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.”

know, I see you hanging around Lena often.

many men. You, on the other hand, are elegant and capable. I’m not a fool I can tell who’s better. Don’t worry,

were very convincing, and it left Lena trembling

preparations for the West Corp’s anniversary celebration. He explicitly told her not to

was busy

dug her nails into her palm as she listened. The sound that came next was of Bryan, panting. It was a

would never be with Melanie, but it seemed

deceiving her

torn between anger and frustration. She wanted to 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, she began to feel physically and mentally drained. Her vision blurred, and a

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

wearing an elegant and tasteful outfit that perfectly suited the occasion. She stood confidently alongside the

well–known media.

of journalists. He remarked warily. “There seem to be

important today is to you. That’s why I made sure to invite

the International Socialites

support,” Bryan said insincerely, leaning close as he feigned intimacy in front of the cameras.

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