When backed into a corner, Melissa would have no other choice but to turn to the Fowler family for support, putting Alan in a tough spot.
This realization made him decide on his next move.
Quick to adapt, Alan shifted his approach and said warmly, âYou know, I was only kidding before.
Donât take it to heart!â
His secretary handed him a towel and a water bottle, which he opened and offered to Melissa, saying, âRegarding the investment, thereâs still hope!
Itâs a deal that brings mutual interests, after all.
Letâs find a time to talk more about it.
â
Melissa responded, âIâm looking forward to it, Mr.
Scott.
â
After parting ways with Alan, she passed the golf club to her assistant.
As they walked away, her secretary whispered worriedly, âDo you think Mr.
Scott will be upset with us leaving like this?â
Melissa smiled subtly and replied, âThatâs how you handle a cunning man like him.
It keeps him off guard.
â
Upon hearing her words, the secretary couldnât help but express his admiration, saying, âMiss Brown, youâre like a hero to me.
â
Meanwhile, Melissa felt a twinge of regret deep down.
Ultimately, she knew she had still taken advantage of her ties to the Fowler family despite her initial reluctance.
Elsewhere, Alan was seething with anger, cursing under his breath.
He realized Melissa had probably just been bluffing.
Still, the thought of Melissa actually turning to Marcus for support made him worry.
This realization made Alan slap his forehead in regret.
He turned to Weldon, who had been quiet, and questioned, âWeldon, you were the one who pushed me into this mess, right?â
Seeing Alan trying to pin the blame on him, Weldonâs temper flared up as well.
After taking a moment to calm down, he snapped back, âI was under the impression you had tricked me! I assumed Jaime was charming, yet I didnât foresee him being knocked out of contention so quickly.
â
This response only fueled Alanâs rage.
At the same time, Melissa got changed and left in her car.
As she was making her way down the hill, a black Rolls-Royce sped past her and blocked her path.
Peering through her window, Melissa saw Weldon stepping out of the black car.
He approached her vehicle.
Melissa lowered the window and stated calmly, âMr.
Smith, youâre blocking my way.
â
Hearing that, Weldon felt a surge of displeasure.
Being from a noble family, he wasnât used to such directness.
Yet, wanting to win Melissa over, he bit back his anger and said smoothly, âIâd like to meet Matthew.
Would that be okay with you? Iâve heard heâs quite the charmer.
â
Melissa noticed Weldonâs interest seemed to lean more towards Matthew than herself.
It was a rare find to come across someone genuinely decent in the Smith family, especially among the younger ones.