I Became His Sweetheart by Bright Eyes

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Chapter 314 Seizing Opportunities

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. Melanie’s implication was clear.

He couldn’t help but sigh. Melanie was indeed clever! She knew that the so-called “competition” earlier

was

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just a setup for her. Without revealing her cards, she effortlessly used his daughter’s jealousy to

dismantle the

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plot.

No wonder Leo was putting so much effort into winning her favor. With her assistance, dealing with

Harlow in

the future would be even easier.

However, Duke Wilhelm didn’t have time to think about other matters right now. He was embarrassed

and infuriated at the same time. Suppressing his anger, he politely excused himself from Leo and

Melanie and went backstage straightaway. The butler had informed him that Grace was there.

Duke Wilhelm hurried backstage and found Grace. There, she was looking carefree and smug.

He was infuriated by the sight. He gestured to his subordinates to clear the backstage area. His

subordinates quickly left and went to guard the entrances, leaving the space for the pair of father and

daughter.

Grace felt the change in atmosphere. She turned around, and saw Duke Wilhelm staring at her. She

was so scared that she couldn’t hold the wine glass steadily.

“Was it you?” Duke Wilhelm angrily questioned.

“Dad, what…what are you talking about?” Grace tried to act innocent.

“If you dare utter another lie, I’ll cut off your tongue!” Duke Wilhelm threatened sternly.

Grace knelt down in fright. She dropped the wine glass and it shattered, cutting her hand. Blood

dripped onto the ground. She didn’t care about the pain, only pleading repeatedly, “Dad, I just couldn’t

stand Melanie. I just didn’t want her to get the prize…”

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“Idiot!” Duke Wilhelm couldn’t contain his anger. “You just couldn’t stand her, huh? Do you know you

ruined my plan?!”

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Duke Wilhelm shouted angrily. He knew that the most urgent matter now was not to punish Grace, but

to calm Leo’s anger. If Leo’s plan failed, he wouldn’t gain anything from the Yorks.

He tried hard to suppress his anger, and after he did, he said, “Quickly go out and apologize to

Melanie!”

“But I…” Grace was afraid and unwilling. She sobbed in grievance.

“Shut up!” Duke Wilhelm didn’t want to look at her any longer. “Whether you please her or apologize, as

long as you can make Melanie and Mr. York happy, I will let you stay in this family. If not, you’ll be

kicked out

immediately!”

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In the banquet hall.

The excitement of the competition gradually faded. The crowd dispersed, engaging in various

conversations.

Melanie noticed that Leo was still standing by her side without leaving. She couldn’t help but smile and

ask, Mr. York, you mentioned earlier that there’s something you’d like my help with. What is it exactly?”

Leo looked embarrassed. He had boasted earlier that the crown was Melanie’s, but now…

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He was utterly humiliated because he had been so confident when he said those words. He could only

swallow his embarrassment, and say straightforwardly, “Regarding your ‘Siberian Butterfly’ perfume,

I’m considering promoting it. What are your thoughts?”

Unexpectedly, it was about this…

Melanie’s eyes flickered. The Yorks had already contacted Jones Enterprise’s perfume department

yesterday, but Leo still talked about it in person.

It seemed he wanted to force her into a situation where she couldn’t refuse due to their past

relationship. Fortunately, she had prepared for this…

She was about to respond, when a calm male voice next to her spoke on her behalf.

“Mr. York, you might be a step too late. My people have already negotiated with Jones Enterprise’s

perfume department, and we’ve reviewed the proposal.”

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