I Became His Sweetheart by Bright Eyes

Chapter 12

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The next day was the pageant for the International Socialites Gala.

Last night, Melanie had slept peacefully. Her skin was glowing this morning. She carefully applied her

makeup and had breakfast with Eliza.

“Melanie, I’ve transferred half of my shares to you. You will be a board member of the Jones Enterprise

from now on,” her mother said, before pausing to inquire. “Which department do you plan to oversee

when you join the company?”

“I’ll start from the weakest portfolio in Jones Enterprise–I’d like to take charge of the research and

development for the new perfume line,”

Melanie replied.

She presented the proposal she had been working on to Eliza. “Here’s the new perfume product line

I’ve been planning. I’ve gotten it

looked over by professionals. What do you think?”

Eliza skimmed through the proposal and her eyes lit up. “I trust you. With your abilities and talent, you

can bring that portfolio back to life.”

With her mother’s approval, Melanie smiled from the bottom of her heart.

After finishing her meal, she changed into an elegant dress that showcased her graceful figure and

headed out to participate in the talent

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show.

Just as she got into the car, she received a message that Annie had posted pictures of Lena’s night out

with a mysterious man just ten

minutes ago, and it was already causing a buzz online.

Melanie instructed the driver to go to Harbor Mall, all the while scrolling through the online comments

with a cold gaze.

*Lena claimed she had never been in a relationship, didn’t she? She said so in an interview. What’s

this? It’s all but a lie!”

“Who’s this man?”

“They say he’s her brother–in–law who’s also her boss. Her cousin’s the manager with a broken leg.

What a horrible pair!”

Before she could even finish reading the comments, Bryan West called.

‘Melanie.”

“What?”

“Let me explain.”

Sensing her anger, Bryan’s tone grew anxious. “Don’t believe everything you see… I did have too

much to drink last night, but I promise you, nothing happened between me and Lena.”

“How can you guarantee that?” she calmly asked.

“I…” Bryan hesitated for a moment before changing his tone. “Mel I don’t care if others doubt me. But

after all this time we’ve spent together, don’t you know how much I care about you? How could I

possibly be in love with someone else?”

Melanie pursed her lips. He would not even dare to make a promise. Was he afraid of divine

retribution? He was truly the worst!

Suppressing her disgust, she replied, “I understand. Right now, the most important thing is to manage

public opinion.”

“Exactly.” Bryan thought she could still be easily appeased and quickly followed up with more sweet

talk. “My dear, with you handling all

those online opinions, I’m not worried at all.”

With a cold look, Melanie glanced at the incoming call and said calmly, “I need to take another call.”

She hung up on the lousy man’s call and answered the other. It came from one of the company’s

subordinates, and their tone was filled with despair. “Boss, what should we do? Several of Lena’s

sponsored brands and shows are taking a beating online. They want us to

come up with a solution.”

“Do you have any ideas?” Melanie asked.

“We’re thinking of announcing that these are just photos of Lena acting in a drama and that the man is

just a co–star. That should divert

public attention.”

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Melanie raised an eyebrow, amused by the suggestion. Over the past two years, she had taken charge

of everything within the company. be it from managing talents and legal affairs to publicity. It was her

competence that allowed Bryan West to keep so many incompetent

employees. The proposed suggestion had so many flaws that Internet users would tear apart in an

instant.

With a smile, she replied. “Very well, let’s go with your suggestion.”

Before hanging up, she heard jubilant voices on the other end.

The inept subordinates had endured her harsh scolding for two years and they thought they had finally

earned her recognition. She chuckled to herself. Let Bryan have a taste of how his company would run

without her.

Melanie paid no further attention to the online discussions and put away her phone. She wanted the

discussions to continue heating up

while she attended the pageant. (1)

The elevator doors opened.

The crowd waiting in the outdoor seating area glanced her way, and what began as a casual glance

soon turned into silent admiration. This woman was undeniably beautiful!

Moreover, she looked naturally elegant. The elegance did not stem from the high–end jewelry she wore

but from her distinctive aura.

After a brief moment of astonishment, the crowd noticed the cane in her hand. Wait. She was

handicapped?

“An unknown, handicapped girl is trying out for the pageant… What a joke!”

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