Chapter 439 The Surgeon The next night, Eliza took Melanie to the charity gala.
As Eliza was going to spend some time catching up with old friends, Melanie moved to the side after greeting them.
She took a plate and went over to the buffet table, wanting to take something to eat, then something interesting at the bullet area.
A young girl was eating quickly. The plate she was holding was so full of food that the plateâs white color was completely covered, but she was still eyeing the desserts and piling them onto her plate. The amount of food on her plate had formed into a small hill.
Melanie walked over with her plate when the girl suddenly tripped over her own shoes. Before she slipped, Melanie grabbed her by the arm and held her up.
âMelanie! Youâre here!â Pam exclaimed in surprise.
âYouâre not used to wearing high heels. Who gave you such a difficult outfit to wear?â Melanie asked.
âShush!â
Pam signaled to Melanie not to say that. âItâs from Mr. Quinn. I like it a lot! See, I look so nice in this!â
Melanie could only nod with a smile as she looked at Pam, who couldnât help but do a twirl in her dress in delight.
At this time, Pam saw that a few women were sneering at her. She peeked at the two plates that were filled with food next to her and used her body to cover them in embarrassment.
Melanie noticed that Pam wasnât used to this, so she glanced at the women. She then added some food into her plate and said, âI saw that you took this as well. This is turkey drizzled in tuna sauceâitâs quite delicious. Letâs have some together!â
With that, Melanie started eating without batting an eye.
It was only when Pam saw that Melanie was enjoying it so much without a care that she slowly moved away so that it wasnât blocking the plates anymore. Then, she started eating slowly.
âI took too much...â Pam said as she ate.
âDonât worry. Youâll learn in time.â
+15 BONOS Melanie explained and consoled her. âNext time, remember to take some appetizers and entrees first before taking desserts.
Desserts are meant to be eaten last to finish up your meal.â
Pam couldnât help but nod.
Melanie then said, âThereâs nothing wrong with liking good food. Itâs part of human nature. Donât worry about how others perceive you.â
âMr. Quinn brought me here. Iâm worried that Iâll embarrass him,â Pam said as she lowered her head.
Melanie put down her fork and looked at her. âYour Mr. Quinn hasseen so many women like that, but why did he set his eyes on you? Itâs because youâre special! Thatâs why thereâs no need to change yourself.â
âThatâs right!â
âI like how youâre being your most genuine self!â
At this time, a manâs voice rang close to them. Melanie raised her head, unsurprised to see Nathan walking over.
âLong time no see, Melanie.â Nathan greeted with a smile.
âIt hasnât been that long, Nathan,â Melanie replied with a smile.
Pam was shocked as she looked at them. âYou... Know each other?â
âI havenât had the chance to tell you,â Nathan said to Pam with a gentle demeanor. He lowered his head before saying, âI forgot to consider that you might not be used to wearing such a long dress. Go with my secretary and change into another outfit.â
âNo, no!â
Pam shook her hands. âI... Iâll get used to it!â
âGo on. Itâs in my car, so itâs quite convenient,â Nathan insisted. Behind him, a woman secretary was already standing behind him nearby.
âGo on, change into another dress. Youâll be able to move more freely.â Melanie encouraged. Only then did Pam nod and leave with that secretary.
After they were away, Melanie put down the plate and looked at Nathan. âIs there something you wanted to say to me by intentionally getting Pam out of the way?â
âItâs so frustrating when youâre always so smart,â Nathan said with a smile.
+15 BONOS There was no expression on Melanieâs face. âPam is head over heels for you right now, so sheâll definitely change into her new outfit as soon as possible. Why donât you make this short?â
âAlright. Iâll get to the point.â
Nathan straightened his collars and said, âI have something important to tell you. Do you still remember the surgeon that did the surgery all those years ago? Clement Meyer? I finally found out where he is and met up with him.â
âI asked him if Emma really couldnât be saved by the time she reached the hospital. I didnât expect that he would tell me yes. He said that your father didnât give you Emmaâs heart from his own selfishness, even though she was already braindead at the time.â
Melanie looked at Nathan curiously before saying, âAre you trying to tell me that what you told me earlier was all fake?â
âJeffreyâs the one that told me that your father decided on his own whims to exchange Emmaâs life for yours. He said that Clement told him the truth because he couldnât live with it. I only just met up with Clement, and he personally told me that this didnât happen!â Nathan said as he clenched his fists.
Melanie narrowed her eyes and asked, âWhat are you trying to say?â
âIâm saying that Jeffrey lied to me. That he couldnât bear the pain of losing Emma. That was why he shifted his hatred to you and your father. He lived so that he could get his revenge.â Nathan said.
âSo, youâre trying to tell me that Jeffrey lied to me as well? Thatâs the reason that he got close to me and is with me right now? Is it all fake?â
Nathan nodded. âClement is still in Medonia right now. If you donât believe me, I can arrange for a video conference. You can ask him personally.â