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.

putting so much effort into winning her

future would be

right now. He was embarrassed and infuriated at the same time. Suppressing his anger, he politely excused himself from Leo and Melanie and

backstage and found Grace. There, she

to his subordinates to clear the backstage area. His subordinates quickly left and went to guard the entrances, leaving the space for

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

you?” Duke Wilhelm

you talking about?” Grace

another lie, I’ll cut off your tongue!” Duke Wilhelm threatened

cutting her hand. Blood dripped onto the ground. She didn’t care about the

couldn’t stand her, huh? Do you know you ruined

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matter now was not to punish Grace, but to calm Leo’s anger. If Leo’s plan failed, he wouldn’t gain anything from

tried hard to suppress his anger, and after he did, he said, “Quickly go out and apologize

afraid and unwilling. She

to look 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

immediately!”