Melanie's vision blacked out for two seconds.After a brief moment of disorientation, she instinctively rushed forward and embraced Clement's emaciated body."Clement!"She and Clement were the only ones in the room. His eyes were wide open, and a bullet had pierced through his temple.He wasn't breathing anymore."Quick! Someone!" Nathan's voice echoed from behind as he quickly rushed over and instructed, "Protect this place!"Melanie felt somewhat detached. The voices in her ears seemed unreal, and there was a constant buzzing in her ears. She watched Nathan's bodyguards rush forward and encircle them protectively."Melanie!"At that moment, sounds of struggle erupted outside. Jeffrey charged in soon after, running directly to her and embracing her.Nathan's subordinates took the opportunity to start moving Clement's body...Melanie wanted to intervene, but she felt powerless. Every step she took seemed to make her vision darken. Thankfully, Jeffrey supported her from beh
When Jeffrey appeared soon after, Melanie relaxed her tensed muscles a little."If you keep coming like this, won't the York Family notice?""That's not the main issue."Jeffrey went straight to the bed and pulled her into his arms. Then, he asked in concern, "Are you feeling unwell?""I'm fine.""Don't be afraid. Sleep. I'm here."His voice was unusually gentle, and she felt like he was practicing soothing a baby in advance.Seeing her calm down a bit, Jeffrey slowly lay down with her. He covered her with the blanket and massaged her arms to help her relieve stress."I was thinking... If I hadn't kept pursuing this matter and insisted on seeing Clement, Nathan wouldn't have had to stage this drama. Then, Clement might not have died," Melanie confided in him. "Nathan was right. It's because of me that he died.""Of course not!"Jeffrey's voice was firm. "Don't think like that. Even if you didn't want to see him at first, Nathan would have forced you to see him repeatedly. Thi
Melanie rushed to the bathroom and was unable to stop vomiting for a while.Initially, her morning sickness had almost subsided after three months, but yesterday's events might have triggered it again.When she finally felt her stomach settle down, she washed her face and looked up to see Yelena entering from outside, gesturing to ask how she was feeling."I'm fine, just an upset stomach," Melanie replied.After witnessing the death of someone with her own eyes yesterday, she had no intention of telling anyone in the York Family.Yelena began gesturing again, and after Melanie understood, she asked, "You're trying to tell me to trust you, right?"Yelena nodded with satisfaction."Alright, I understand. If I need your help, I'll let you know," Melanie said with a smile.Just then, there was a knock on the door. "Miss Yelena, Miss Melanie, some guests have arrived.""Who are they?" Melanie asked casually."It's the chief judge of the International Perfume Blending Competition
The crowd turned around and saw Linda walking in gracefully.Except for Joseph, everyone else hurriedly stood up to greet her. Robert practically ran to her side and asked, "Miss Yancey, why are you here?""I came to visit. Do I need to report what I do to you?" Linda frowned slightly, then went straight to greet Joseph. After exchanging pleasantries, she walked over to Melanie and asked with a smile, "So, what do you think of my suggestion just now? Set the rules according to how you usually make perfume. The more detailed, the better!""This method seems a bit risky," Melanie replied with a smile."Why do you say that?" Linda chimed in."With several perfumers present, I'm afraid that if I actually implement it, they'll all follow suit. It'll be a vicious cycle if it happens again in the friendly competition we're hosting in Harbor City, right?" Melanie explained."Hahaha!" Linda burst into laughter.Seizing the opportunity, Melanie continued, "Besides, the Angle family is t
A few days later, the York family hosted a grand banquet. There were numerous guests filling the expansive hall to its limits.Yelena adorned herself in an elegant dress, stunning even Shane and Pam. They had heard about their mother's beauty, but they never imagined she could be this stunning! She looked like a figure straight out of a painting.When Joseph instructed Yelena to take the stage, the butler turned to Melanie. "Miss Melanie, would you accompany Miss Yelena on stage?""Me?"Was it appropriate for her to accompany Yelena on such an occasion?However, it was clearly Joseph's idea, and Melanie knew they had a plan. But seeing how much Yelena wanted her by her side, she agreed.She simply stood beside Yelena on stage, who didn't speak. The butler spoke on her behalf.Melanie wondered if she was asked to accompany Yelena on stage to subtly indicate to the audience that she was the vanguard of the York family.After the butler introduced the lost lady of the York famil
"President Morgan, what's the meaning of this?" Harlow asked sharply.Jeffrey wrapped his arm around Melanie's shoulder before everyone."Since you've stolen the spotlight from Miss Yelena, why don't I take this opportunity to announce something as well!" Jeffrey declared loudly. "Melanie is my woman! If you're proposing to her, you should have asked for my permission first!"Jeffrey's words were resolute and authoritative, instantly silencing the entire room.Unexpectedly, Jeffrey and Melanie's secret marriage was being revealed in public under these circumstances.As people said, plans could change in the blink of an eye.But Melanie remained calm. She knew Jeffrey's move was inevitable, and there were no better options available. If they didn't announce their relationship, Harlow would never relent.It seemed that Harlow's attempt to curry favor with Yelena, who had just returned to the York family, had reached a fever pitch. He intended to marry Melanie to gain Yelena's supp
"Let me put it simply."Professor Turner stepped out of the car. Despite his small stature, he looked up at Jeffrey with an unwavering demeanor."I saved your life once. But back then, it was Melanie's grandfather who saved mine. I inherited many of my medical insights from him. Melanie is closer to me than my own granddaughter. So, tell me, who should I see, her or you?""..."Jeffrey was once again taken aback. When he thought about it, there would be no Professor Turner without Melanie's grandfather. His fatal accident would have undoubtedly been the end of him."Professor Turner, today is the first time I've learned that my grandfather also saved you!" Melanie exclaimed in surprise."That's ancient history."Professor Turner waved his hand, reminiscing about his long-departed old companion with a touch of sadness. "Back then, I discovered a medical treatment in modern medicine that could tackle complex diseases. I insisted on delving into its research, but your grandfather d
"What do you think? My darling granddaughter has been taken from me! Should I congratulate you?!" Professor Turner waved his hand discontentedly. "Forget it! We'll wait until she gives birth before we do the test!""You also know about her heart condition, right? I've been worried about her pregnancy. Her body might not be able to handle it," Jeffrey added."With me around, I'll ensure the safety of both mother and child!" Professor Turner patted his chest reassuringly.Jeffrey's brow twitched slightly, and he breathed a sigh of relief.After waiting for about half an hour, the gates of the York estate opened again. Melanie accompanied Yelena as they walked out, followed by Shane, Pam, a few servants, and seven to eight bodyguards."Grandpa, I'll accompany her for treatment," Melanie said.Professor Turner waved his hand, gesturing for his assistant to help Yelena into the car, but he stopped the servants and bodyguards behind. "One member of the York family is enough. Too many