Melanie pursed her lips. Jeffrey was indeed eloquent and sharp-minded. "Every coin has two sides," Melanie succinctly countered. She then turned to her colleagues in the meeting room and said, "Starting today, let's all focus our energy. I'm planning a perfume exhibition soon, capitalizing on the popularity of 'Siberian Butterfly.' The location is yet to be decided. During the exhibition, all the perfumes we're currently promoting will be showcased. I need everyone to contribute ideas for the exhibition plan." In just one day, "Siberian Butterfly" had already stirred up a wave of anticipation online. Industry experts, having smelled the samples in Cyrus’s hands, didn't hesitate to praise it. Even the general consumers were eagerly anticipating it. Capitalizing on this momentum, Melanie intended to position it as the flagship perfume of Jones Enterprise. She would have to ramp up her promotional efforts. "Yes," the members of the Perfume Department responded in unison. Melan
On the stairs, Leo's subordinate cautiously asked, "Mr. York, are you planning to make Melanie happy tonight with this event? Are you hoping she’ll agree after you talk about the sponsorship of her perfume?" Leo neither confirmed nor denied this. The subordinate was puzzled. "But don’t you just want to have more opportunities to get close to her and make her happy by sponsoring the perfume she created? Isn't that too indirect?" Leo glanced sharply at him. "How many times have I said that Grandfather's instructions need careful consideration? If he arranges for me to get close to Melanie in such an indirect way, how can I aggressively pursue her? If I mess up, I'll be handing over the Yorks’ business to Harlow on a silver platter!" "Yes, Mr. York. It’s my mistake." The subordinate bowed his head. "In the future, speak less nonsense and use your brain more!" Leo descended the stairs and looked toward Melanie, who was chatting with others. "Being a bit indirect has its benef
"Before the banquet, the duke and the young master of the Yorks had a long conversation on the second floor. Could this be related to Mr. York?" The astute personal butler analyzed the situation for Grace. "I've heard that during the centennial celebration at the Yorks’ residence, he helped Melanie. Maybe he’s interested in her? And it seems that Old Master York tacitly approves..." "Are you suggesting that Leo wants to pursue Melanie? And that he specifically asked Father to create opportunities for him? This is outrageous!" Grace said angrily, suppressing her voice. "The duke is currently working hard to gain the support of the Yorks. It's not impossible that he is catering to Leo's demands at the moment," the butler continued. Grace clenched her fists and ground her teeth. "I absolutely cannot let Melanie be with Leo!" "If Melanie leaves Jeffrey because of Mr. York, wouldn't that be a good thing for you?" the butler asked in confusion. Wouldn't Grace be able to take adva
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. Melan
“President Morgan?” Leo turned around, and saw the extraordinary figure of Jeffrey standing directly next to Melanie. He couldn't help but cough a few times involuntarily. "So, Jones Enterprise has already decided to cooperate with Morgan Group?" Leo asked Melanie again. Melanie nodded, smiling. "Although the cooperation hasn't been finalized, Morgan Group’s proposal is indeed impressive." "President Morgan, you’re indeed ahead of the curve. No wonder Morgan Group stands out in the vast business world," Leo said.Leo’s words carried mockery, but Jeffrey didn't mind. He picked up his wine glass and said with a smile, "Mr. York, you’re too kind. I just understand better than the average person when and with whom to seize opportunities." "Cough...cough..." Jeffrey spoke provokingly, but Leo didn't back down. He smiled with a touch of malice."President Morgan, who do you want to seize? Oh! By the way, I heard that President Romero came from the Medonia to Harbor City a few d
Nathan’s tone suddenly changed. He looked as though he was replying to Melanie, but Melanie knew that he was targeting Jeffrey.She turned around, and put her wine glass down before leaving. “I’m sorry, but please excuse me.” With that, she returned to the banquet hall, leaving the two men to face off on the balcony.“Thankfully, my adoptive mother is fine. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be standing here talking to each other today!” Nathan’s bloodshot eyes were filled with threatening rage. “Jeffrey Morgan, I didn’t expect you to go against me for the sake of that woman!”“She’s fine because I engaged the best doctor for her,” Jeffrey said unflinchingly.“So should I be thanking you instead?”“No need for that.” Jeffrey went on with a look of disdain, “I engaged a doctor for her simply because I don’t want to implicate the innocent. It doesn’t mean I’m trying to keep a backdoor open for myself and keep our alliance alive.”Nathan was angered by Jeffrey’s unyielding stance. “Very well!
Leo signaled his subordinate to step forward to issue some orders for the team.Grace didn’t notice the vicious and dark look in Leo’s eyes, and mistakenly thought that he was interested in what she had to say. “Yes! You’re young and handsome, while Ms. Jones is elegant and beautiful. You two are a match made in heaven.”“Did I hear you wrongly? Were you actually praising me?” Melanie looked incisively at Grace.“We did have some conflicts in the past, but I’m just stating a fact now,” Grace said, not daring to look Melanie in the eye. She quickly changed the subject, and gushed, “Mr. York is the most handsome and suave gentleman in this entire banquet hall. I’m sure you won’t disagree with that, will you?”Melanie pressed her lips together, remaining non-committal.All of a sudden, Grace felt a cold gaze from the side, looking through her fake smile. She turned around, and immediately spotted Jeffrey.Alas! Although she wanted to salvage her image in Jeffrey’s mind, her life was
“I came to Harbor City on behalf of the Yorks, and have been so busy with work that I’ve had no chance to invite everyone to my house for a gathering. I’d like to take this chance to invite everyone here at Duke Wilhelm’s birthday celebration.”Leo walked toward Duke Wilhelm and his children, and went o, “I will send my men to personally deliver your invitation cards to you. As for the duke’s family, I will take this chance to hand them their invitation cards in person.”He took out the invitation cards and handed one to Duke Wilhelm first before giving out the rest of the cards to the Duke’s children. Grace was last in line of four children, and she waited expectantly for her turn. Her shameless flattery just now must have moved Leo! Leo was full of smiles as he gave out invitation cards in front of everyone, inviting their family to the Yorks’ residence for a gathering. That clearly meant that he was very pleased with her. That way, her father wouldn’t keep harping on her mista