I Became His Sweetheart by Bright Eyes

Chapter 287 She’s Filthy

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After hearing Melanie out, Annie chuckled over the phone. “Someone’s getting in hot soup this time!”

“This is the price for provoking me the moment she returned to Harbor City. Consider it a generous gift from me,” Melanie said indifferently.

“Melanie’s unique gift of a harsh lesson. It’ll be a kicker!” Annie hung up with a chuckle.

Melanie kept her phone and went to the washroom to freshen her makeup before emerging once more looking fabulous.

Things were warming up in the banquet. Even Olivia, who had been trying to keep a low profile since the banquet, started to flaunt around like a peacock, exuding irrepressible charm.

That was because a big shot had just arrived at the banquet hall.

Melanie turned to see the impeccably clean and neat–looking man. She didn’t expect to see Leo York here.

Leo looked even fairer and lankier from afar. He occasionally coughed into a napkin, looking like he was unwell.

Many grandchildren of the Yorks died early, while those who managed to survive till adulthood suffered from physical ailments. Melanie had long heard about the family’s condition, but these weaknesses weren’t considered so in the eyes of outsiders.

It was the Yorks they were talking about, after all. The family had endless funds and connections that could help them extend their lives.

Realization dawned upon Melanie how prepared Olivia was this time. She had ignored all other men because she was preparing herself for Mr. York.

hovering around Leo and trying many times amidst the romantic melody in the air,

at a corner. He exchanged glances with Melanie, and walked over to her with

reached out to her, gallantly

“But of course.”

reached out to put

resounded in the hall. Did Mr. York used to know Melanie Jones? Why

air, drawing attention from the surrounding crowd.

be asking her for

strutted over on her limited edition heels as she glanced at Melanie in disdain.

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displeased. “Who are you

why once I explain my reasons to you,” Olivia said with a wave of her

pressed a button on the remote control. A news report flashed onto the big

attention to the photos featured on

envious and jealous of her just seconds ago started whispering under their

Group, Mr. Charles Miller, died from an electric shock

everyone has heard about that? Melanie Jones wasn’t far

nabbed

big screen while the guests at the banquet

his crime. Melanie was indeed reported to be

of the case, and it corroborated with Olivia’s claims. However, Olivia exaggerated the

started to look at Melanie with