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Chapter 16 Dangerously Close Chapter 16 Dangerously Close

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"Upon my arrival, I expect to be addressed respectfully as Ma'am!" Melody's demeanor exuded an icy resolve, her visage as frosty as her tone, firm and commanding. Merely her presence alone sent ripples of apprehension through the meeting room. Yet, that wasn't enough.

Arching an eyebrow, she cast her bracelet onto the table with a decisive flick. "In three days' time, I shall present

the invitation to the Golden Financial Summit before you all."

"Prepare yourselves to join me on the battlefield of the summit at that juncture!"

With a burning ambition propelling her forward, Melody openly displayed her fervent aspirations.

At that moment, each person seemed to conjure visions of Martin, their revered patriarch, founding a company with a mere twenty thousand dollars four years prior. He took a chance, using the inaugural project to unlock commissions worth millions. Andrew rose from his seat, his bearing poised and assured. A faint smile graced his thin lips as he spoke, *Ma'ain, we eagerly anticipate your forthcoming news.

The scorn and ridicule from the doctoral candidates towards Melody abated, yet a teasing undertone lingered. "Little Ma'am, don't disappoint us now....

Back at the Moor Mansion.

Upon entering, Melody was immediately struck by the palpable tension enveloping the estate. The servants moved about with visible unease.

In the master bedroom, Melody's eyes fell upon Edward's wheelchair parked beside the sofa where she often rested. He methodically tore her freshly laundered white garments, scattering them across the floor with deliberate motions as if engaged in some lofty and elegan Taken aback, Melody moved forward to retrieve a torn shirt, her brow furrowed in perplexity. "Edward, what compels you to rend my clothing in such a manner?"

At the sound of her voice, Edward's dark, penetrating gaze flickered under the lamplight as he turned to regard her. A smirk played upon his lips, his deep voice carrying a subtle edge of danger. "How can one embrace the new without discarding the old?" Though he had provided her with funds to purchase new attire, she had chosen instead to support multiple men-college students, no less.

that,

Her appetite seemed insatiable.

she found me lacking, why attempt to mold me into

was momentarily stunned, almost forgetting the card Edward had given her that

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faded hues, some even

often remarked on the uncanny resemblance between her wardrobe and Suzanna's, as though she had pilfered

she received was what

have been tantamount to rejecting the Shield family's offerings and disrespecting Suzanna's

this, she regarded Edward with a

only one who had ever taken notice

pitied her for wearing

had

dared to believe that she, too, could be cherished by someone, that she

rebuffed his advances

reverie, she shook her head, refocusing on

his eyes as he tersely remarked, "Melody, do you feel aggrieved using my

Melody herself; he was merely irritated by her brazen exploitation of his

Melody bent forward, closing

as their eyes locked, her gaze clear and beguiling.

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