Chapter 328 Group Photo When the skies turned dark in the evening. Melanie looked around the exhibition and noticed that the number of guests who were here purely to visit the exhibition had dwindled. Only partners of Jones Enterprise or Morgan Group were left.
She instructed her assistant to continue extending hospitality to them, while she headed backstage to look for Jeffrey.
âPresident Morgan?â She pushed the door of the lounge open, and asked, âItâs about time. Shall we take a group photo?â
âDonât find me a nuisance now?â
Jeffrey looked up, a tinge of pride mixed with displeasure in the depths of his eyes.
Melanie gave him a toothy smile as she squeezed through the door opening. âWell, well. Is President Morgan angry?â
Jeffrey immediately stood up, and straightened the hem of his shirt. âI wouldnât dare. Iâm completely at your beck and call.â
Melanie burst out laughing, unable to hold in her amusement. âAre you sure? Come on, then. Iâll escort you there, President Morgan. This way, please...â
The two of them joked around as they walked out of the backstage. At the exit, the assistant from the perfume department ran over to inform Melanie, âMiss, President Morgan, President Romeroâs bouquet has been delivered. Heâs waiting outside right now.....â
âOh, Iâll go take a look.â
Melanie followed her assistant and signaled for Jeffrey to wait for her at the photo taking spot. When she arrived at the entrance of the exhibition, she saw that the one who came to deliver the bouquet wasnât Luisâs assistant, but Isla.
âCongratulations, Ms. Jones. Itâs so lively here, Iâm sure your perfume exhibition has been a huge success,â Isla said politely.
âThank you.â
After the singular pleasantry, Islaâs eyes started drifting. âUm... Where is President Morgan?â
âLooks like you have other things in mind aside from the exhibition,â Melanie said, her eyes growing cold. â
President Morgan is inside. Iâll bring you to him.â
âPlease donât tease me like that. Iâm here to congratulate you, of course. Itâs just that I also bought something for President Morgan and want to hand it to him personally,â Isla said, her face red with embarrassment.
âWhat is it?â
âSome health supplements. I bought it for my father, and he finds them great. Theyâre prepared specially for too +15 BONUS âHow kind of you to do that, Ms. Romero,â Melanie said flatly.
Islaâs face flushed a deeper red as she followed Melanie into the exhibition hall, a small bag in hand.
When Melanie saw Jeffrey, she said frankly, âMs. Romero is here specially to see you, President Morgan. Iâll leave her in your good hands. Please welcome her warmly.â
Jeffreyâs eyes froze momentarily as he stared at Melanieâs retreating back, which seemed to be burning with flames. He wouldnât dare to treat any woman Melanie left in his hands warmly...
âPresident Morgan, these are some health supplements I bought for you.â Isla bowed her head, too shy to look directly at him, as she handed Jeffrey the small bag.
Jeffreyâs eyes narrowed. âHealth supplements? Do I look very old to you?â
âNo, I donât mean that, itâs just that...â
Before Isla was done talking, Jeffrey lifted his hand and pushed her bag away. âTake it back. I donât need it.â
Isla wanted to say something more, but William stepped forward in a timely manner. âPresident Morgan, itâs time to take the group photo. Letâs head over.â
âOkay.â
Jeffrey strode off without saying anything further.
Isla paused for a moment before following him.
The crowd parted ways to let Jeffrey through. He made a beeline for Melanie, who was helping the staff position everyone properly, and stood right behind her like a bodyguard.
Before he had a chance to speak, Isla came over and asked, âMs. Jones, can I join the group photo?â
âOf course, you can!â Melanie reached out and pulled Isla in. âYouâre such a pretty lady, youâll make our photo look great.â
âPlease donât tease me. Youâre the pretty one. I heard that Leo York fell in love with you at first sight, and pursued you all the way from Medonia to Harbor City. Before you came along, Iâve never heard of any woman. capable of capturing his attention like that!â Isla said gleefully as she shared the gossip she heard.
She didnât notice Jeffreyâs eyes growing cold. She even stepped forward, speaking right into Melanieâs ear, âI even know that Mr.
Quicksilver, whoâs in charge of liaising with my fatherâs company, fancies you too!â
Isla even pointed at Quincy, who was walking toward Melanie.
âImpossible.â Melanie waved her hands profusely, sensing the jealousy growing in the man standing right behind her.
Just then, Quincy came to Melanieâs side. While trying to hide her embarrassment, Melanie said, âThank you for your bouquet.
Find a spot and get ready for the group photo.â
âIâm not in a rush,â Quincy said with a warm smile. âIâll stand right next to you once youâre ready.â