Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 984: Melanie

"Uhm... excuse me?" James rushed outside, following the mysterious beauty. He wore a nervous smile as the woman stopped in her tracks and looked back at him. "My name is James. I'm Slater's manager. I'm sorry for what Slater said just now."

The woman smiled and nodded. "Don't worry. It's fine since it's true."

"No, it's not!" James exclaimed, shaking his head profusely. "You're beautiful, Miss. Slater is just... he's just a little blunt, but I'm sure he didn't mean it!"

"He didn't mean it?" the woman chuckled. "Whatever you say, Manager James. Thank you for apologizing, but it's fine. I didn't take it to heart. Still, I appreciate it."

James smiled at her and took out his business card. "If you ever want to enter the industry, you can always call me. Our company would love to welcome someone as beautiful as you."

The woman arched her brows as her eyes fell on the card in his hand. Her red lips curled up into an amused smile as she took it from him.

"I never thought of it, but I'll consider it. Perhaps when I have more time," she remarked. "Thank you."

"You're welcome!" James grinned, watching the woman turn her back on him. "Uhm, wait!"

"Yes?"

"I'm sorry, but I haven't gotten your name."

The woman smiled again. "Mint," she said. "Like peppermint. See you around."

"Oh..." James's mouth formed an 'O' shape. This time, he didn't stop the woman from leaving. "Peppermint...? What a strange name... Mint... but it's actually very catchy."

His mouth stretched from ear to ear, his eyes squinting. "I hope she signs with us. I'll make her a star!" But above all, James could finally have another money tree, who hopefully wouldn't slave him around like Slater was doing.

He wouldn't mind managing that woman as well. After managing Slater's career for years, James had already gotten used to it, along with his work as the CEO of the company. Besides, it would be good for his portfolio.

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Minutes later...

was. "There's one more, and

stretching his neck when James whispered to him. He snapped his eyes open and nodded.

James quickly signaled for someone to let the last woman join Slater. Once the woman was seated, James walked away to give

lazily dragging the album in front of him, not bothering to look

tired of smiling and entertaining all these girls, even

nothing compared to his

getting older,' he thought. 'I'm tired after just a few

still hadn't heard the woman speak. He raised his head and

name...?" Slater trailed off as his eyes

woman like all the

real age. Shool

like she was in her

but Slater knew she was older

moving up

she answered, tilting her head to the side since

of course." Slater cleared his throat, forcing a smile before shaking

try to

"Huh?"

as her

on Slater's face faded, replaced by a thin layer of

be scared? I'm just a woman who,

them, with the woman still smiling at him.

out a shallow breath before an airy chuckle escaped

The woman hummed, her brows rising. "Did I say