I Became His Sweetheart by Bright Eyes

Chapter 314 Seizing Opportunities

Surrounded by a mix of genuine and insincere compliments. Duke Wilhelm casually dealt with them while carefully observing Leo’s expression.

After a while, as the flattering individuals dispersed, Melanie seized the opportunity to express her doubts.

“Duke Wilhelm, I feel both honored and perplexed to receive your invitation to tonight’s birthday banquet. Could you clarify something for me?”

Duke Wilhelm chuckled. At a time like this, he would say whatever pleased Melanie. “My daughter Grace offended you before. Since I’m hosting friends from Harbor City tonight, it’s only natural to invite you as well. Consider it my way of apologizing on her behalf.”

“You’re too kind.” A sharp glint flashed in Melanie’s eyes, and she thought of a plan. “I just saw Miss Grace at

the banquet, and she seemed quite interested in the card I wrote. Perhaps she spoke well of me in front of you,

making you appreciate my creativity?”

Duke Wilhelm squinted his eyes, and subtly clenched his fist. Melanie’s implication was clear.

He couldn’t help but sigh. Melanie was indeed clever! She knew that the so-called “competition” earlier was

just a setup for her. Without revealing her cards, she effortlessly used his daughter’s jealousy to dismantle the

plot.

was putting so much effort into winning her favor. With

would

other matters right now. He was embarrassed and infuriated at the same time. Suppressing his anger, he politely excused himself from Leo and Melanie and went backstage straightaway. The butler

found Grace. There, she

by the sight. He gestured to his subordinates to clear the backstage area. His subordinates quickly left and went to guard the

change in atmosphere. She turned around, and saw Duke Wilhelm staring at her. She was so scared that she couldn’t hold the wine glass

Duke Wilhelm angrily

talking about?” Grace

you dare utter another lie, I’ll cut off your tongue!”

didn’t care about the pain, only pleading repeatedly, “Dad, I just couldn’t stand Melanie. I just didn’t want

anger. “You just couldn’t

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angrily. He knew that the most urgent matter now was not to punish Grace, but to calm Leo’s anger. If Leo’s plan failed, he wouldn’t gain anything from

to suppress his anger, and after he did, he said,

I…” Grace was afraid and unwilling. She sobbed in

at her any longer. “Whether you please her or apologize, as long as you can make Melanie and Mr. York happy, I will let you stay in this family. If not, you’ll be kicked

immediately!”