Semua Bab I Became His Sweetheart: Bab 931 - Bab 940

"Mr. Smith."Melanie turned around and greeted the approaching Mr. Smith."Is it really you, Melanie?" Mr. Smith asked with a surprised smile on his face. "If I'd known you were here, I'd have invited you to the opening. I thought you'd be busy with your family business in Harbor City."However, Melanie could not bring herself to laugh. "This photo…""What's the matter?" Mr. Smith looked at the photo in front of them. His pupils turned dim. "Do you recognize him?"This meant Melanie really did know the person in the photograph."Is he Nathan Quinn?"After connecting the dots based on the title of the photograph, Melanie asked the question that bugged her.Mr. Smith had a complicated look on his face. He smiled awkwardly before replying. "That's right."Melanie subconsciously rubbed her fingers together. Her palms became slightly sweaty. She never knew that Mr. Smith and Nathan were acquainted. It seemed their relationship was… Rather unusual…"It's all in the past…" Mr. Smith

"Me?" Melanie seemed even more confused.She had never thought of herself as an heir or anything…Back when Joseph tested her, Professor Turner also mentioned that she was actually one of the York family's heirs. She just never thought of herself that way."I know you've never thought about it, but these are unusual times. Since the two other heirs do not hold space for you, you can only protect yourself by becoming the heir," Jeffrey explained.Melanie took a deep breath. She turned to look at the man with a clear mind. "Not only can I protect myself, but I can also protect you, can't I?""Whatever you say." Jeffrey felt a little helpless.She was adamant about him being heartless. Regardless of how he helped to analyze her situation, she would think he was doing it for himself.Melanie did not care. She started analyzing things logically. "Being an heir to the York family didn't use to matter to me, but now… I'll slowly accept this fact. I'm not sure if the family is against f

Melanie quickly handed Joseph more water. "It's my fault. Let's not talk about this…" She said."I'm asleep longer than I'm awake. I don't have a lot of opportunities to chat. Some things need to be explained clearly," Joseph said.He then looked at her. His tone became serious. "I signed an extended contract with you. Even after I'm gone, I hope you'll do your best for the York family's century-old perfume business.""The York family's century-old business tagline sells better than countless promotions. Even if it's only for the sake of Jones Enterprise, I'd do my best. Rest assured," Melanie said bluntly."Good."Joseph nodded."You once said that I have a say in the choice of your heir. Does that still hold true?" Melanie asked directly."Yeah."He nodded again. "What's the matter? Have you changed your mind?""Do you think there's a candidate I've always supported?""Isn't there?"Joseph narrowed his eyes. Leo had come with Melanie a while ago. Besides, Harlow tried to g

However, it was too late.In the next second, Melanie could feel she was losing consciousness…She had uncontrollably handed it over to someone else.The last thing she felt was her body going limp. She was paralyzed in the arms of an unknown person..Not knowing if it was caused by hypnosis or if it was a real sensation, she fell peacefully asleep…-Jeffrey carried Melanie into the salon's lounge. He encountered three burly men. "Master Jefford, please hand Miss Jones over to us!""Who are you people?" Jeffrey frowned. He was not letting go."We are Mr. Castillo's men. He deployed us in advance to ensure Miss Jones' safety," they answered.Melanie had not only informed Jeffrey. She had also informed Hank…Jeffrey's heart clenched. He was not the only one in her heart after all."When did you guys get the assignment?" He asked.Hank had specifically instructed that Jefford was allowed to be around Melanie. He was not the enemy. Hence, the bodyguards were not hostile to him.

Jeffrey eventually calmed down as his body's temperature dropped.Not wanting to fight any longer, he changed the topic. "Nathan made a move, just as we thought. Either this beauty parlor belongs to him, or his men infiltrated it…"Melanie blinked. "Mr. Castillo had his men surround that place. If anyone makes a move, they'll have them tracked down.""..."Upon hearing this, Jeffrey instantly became angry again.This time, it was not due to physical reasons. Instead, it was psychological!"If he's planned everything out, why did you come to me?" Jeffrey asked directly."..."Melanie felt a little speechless. Why did his mood change as if he was going through menopause?However, she could not say she felt insecure and needed to let him know to feel at ease, could she?"You're my backup plan," she said with her head held high.Jeffrey's pupils turned dark. He had become her backup plan… He was not even her priority…It seemed he needed more time to digest this fact…"Nathan