Although interrupting someone wasn’t courteous and wasn’t something Professor Marshall liked to do, but…He truly didn’t see how Sonia qualified for entry based on her own. Most of all, he didn’t want to listen to her lie through her teeth and pollute his ears.“Professor Marshall! Professor, please hear me out. There must be a misunderstanding…”Staff members began clearing out the scene, but Sonia refused to leave. That was when she heard the staff members calling for security. She had no choice but to leave with a tail between her legs, not forgetting to glare at Melanie before leaving.The crowd continued making comments about Melanie, but the way they looked at her had changed. A resume Professor Marshall complimented was undoubtedly amazing!Through Professor Marshall’s summary, they were impressed to hear about the various feats that this doctor managed to achieve at such a young age.“That doctor said it well! How could a staff member of the forum be bribed? To think th
All the experts were sparkling with wit during the medical exchange forum.The juniors off-stage were awestruck by every single case study shared.That was especially so when Professor Marshall made his final presentation, during which he analyzed two successful medical cases featuring patients in vegetative state regaining consciousness.What’s more, both cases happened within this year.Professor Marshall realized how effective his treatment was, and was therefore excited to return home to share his success so that fellow doctors can test it out and provide him with suggestions. Having great minds come together may accelerate the refinement of this preliminary success.Melanie’s excitement was bubbling in her chest throughout the forum.Professor Turner was right.The symptoms the patients exhibited in those two medical cases sounded similar to that of her mother! Like her mother, the cause of them being in a vegetative state was accidental.If she could apply Professor Marsh
Melanie smiled helplessly as she took the parcel from Nancy’s arms. “Nancy, go ahead and retire for the night. I’ll take this upstairs myself.”Nancy saw Melanie’s expression, and couldn’t hold back a chuckle.Preparations for the anniversary celebration were in full swing, and many had been coming to their house to take photos as materials for the event. Nancy overheard them talking about Melanie finally finding the one, and was preparing to announce her engagement during the anniversary celebration…Nancy felt glad for the old master and mistress, who couldn’t be by Melanie’s side.-Melanie headed upstairs with the huge parcel in her arms, her flip-flops slapping against her heels. She opened the parcel, and found a gown, jewelry, and a pair of shoes…Her brows arched.She picked up her phone lying on the table, and called the sender of the parcel.Before she could speak, the man on the line said, “Have you finally opened the parcel?”“I told you, I’m very busy,” she said.
“Miss Melanie, please hear me out…”The department head was afraid that Melanie might get angry, and explained everything in a hurry.“We had no choice. We didn’t invite them in the first place…but this afternoon, Daniel Jones brought a bunch of men and caused a scene at our office. He said he had a part to play in Jones Enterprise since its establishment. Although he was no longer part of the enterprise right now, he insisted on being at the anniversary celebration.“There were many people crowding around, including reporters. We had no choice but to agree to his request to avoid any negative press coverage…”“I got it,” Melanie said with a nod.The moment Daniel and his family set their minds on causing trouble, the outcome would be the same even if Melanie tried to stop them from attending. She decided to just wait and see what happens.Melanie assured the department head, “Don’t worry, there’s no need to be so tense. Just send someone to keep an eye on that family.”Upon hea
That evening, Jones Enterprise’s anniversary celebration was held in its banquet hall. Invited guests started streaming in two hours ahead of the start time.Annie and William returned to the country in advance to help Melanie with the event. When they saw Gabriel arriving, Annie asked in surprise, “Mr. Lindsey, why are you here today?”“Today’s occasion is so important to Melanie, of course I have to come,” Gabriel said sincerely. Annie pursed her lips. After much hesitation, she said, “You’re right, it’s a very important occasion for Jones Enterprise and Melanie herself. See how romantic the event decoration is… Jefford…will be proposing to Melanie during the banquet later…”“I know…” Gabriel said with a nod.He had long heard about it. That was why he said that today’s occasion was very important to Melanie. He wanted to witness it for himself.Annie saw the sincerity in Gabriel’s eyes, and her heart ached for him. She couldn’t help but say, “Mr. Lindsey, you might not be f
Melanie heard the mockery in her voice and turned to see Lena, whom she hadn’t met for a while. Lena’s parents were standing right behind her, as if they were her bodyguards.“Relatives?” Melanie sneered.She couldn’t even be bothered to take another glance at Lena. Instead, she turned to the reporters’ camera. “How do all of you understand the term relatives? She never once appeared when either I or Jones Enterprise met with trouble. Conversely, she insists on being part of the picture when Jones Enterprise is at the peak of its glory. People like this can hardly be considered family!” she said.“Well said, Miss Melanie!”Some of the media partners remembered what Lena had been guilty of before, and eagerly stood on Melanie’s side.Just then, Annie squeezed through the crowd and grabbed Melanie’s hand.“Lena Jones! Are you trying to get yourself on the headlines once more, now that news of your scandal have just been suppressed? Or shall I look back on your glorious achievemen
Five minutes ago, at a junction one kilometer away from the banquet hall, Jeffrey’s car was trapped in between three cars. He found himself stuck in the corner of a street.A few masked men rushed down from the three cars to his car, and knocked on the window. “Mr. Yancey, please come with us!”“The likes of you, trying to take me away?” Jeffrey said in disdain, as he glanced into the rearview mirror.“There are more of us coming,” said the masked man standing outside his window.Jeffrey could see a few more cars in the distance, parked discreetly along the roadside and blocking off all possible exits on the road.“You can forget about taking me away if I’m not willing!” Jeffrey said confidently.The masked men chuckled.“We know that. If you really want to pit yourself against us, we are ready to perish with you. But… I trust you won’t choose that, Mr. Yancey.”“Oh?” Jeffrey looked up at the masked man, who spoke confidently.He pulled out his phone from his pocket, and showed
“Call him one more time,” Annie said to Melanie. “He’s supposed to come and propose to you. There’s no reason for him to ignore your call!”Melanie suppressed the uneasiness rising in her chest, and dialed Jefford’s number again. This time round, she heard the automated voice saying that the number she just dialed was unable to respond.The anniversary celebration was in full swing now, and it was held in the most lively district in Harbor City. Even if Jefford hadn’t arrived, he would at least be nearby and certainly within signal range.If he were out of signal range, he probably wouldn’t be able to make it to the anniversary celebration in time.Her eyes dimmed.Annie saw the change in her eyes, and comforted her, “It’s fine. Perhaps he’s driving down a street where the signal is poor? And he’s always trying to be secretive and mysterious. Perhaps he might walk in and propose to you at the very last moment.”Annie went on, “I found out that staff members have all the engagemen