Chapter 311 The Duke Commands Respect
Melanie pursed her lips. Jeffrey was indeed eloquent and sharp-minded.
“Every coin has two sides,” Melanie succinctly countered.
She then turned to her colleagues in the meeting room and said, “Starting today, let’s all focus our energy. I’m planning a perfume exhibition soon, capitalizing on the popularity of ‘Siberian Butterfly.’ The location is yet to be decided. During the exhibition, all the perfumes we’re currently promoting will be showcased. I need
everyone to contribute ideas for the exhibition plan.”
In just one day, “Siberian Butterfly” had already stirred up a wave of anticipation online. Industry experts,
having smelled the samples in Cyrus’s hands, didn’t hesitate to praise it.
Even the general consumers were eagerly anticipating it. Capitalizing on this momenturn, Melanie intended to
position it as the flagship perfume of Jones Enterprise. She would have to ramp up her promotional efforts.
“Yes,” the members of the Perfume Department responded in unison.
Melanie turned to Jeffrey again, adopting a courteous and friendly tone. “Now, please wait for the news. I will carefully consider Morgan Group’s proposal.”
“Sure. If there are any issues, we can make adjustments.”
Jeffrey looked at Melanie sincerely, and somewhat ambiguously. He knew she hadn’t vented all her frustration from last night, so he let her release it as much as she wanted.
In the chat group, there was a sudden uproar.
[What did President Morgan just say? Am I mistaken? He said he can make adjustments?]
[He’s like a loyal dog! The way he looked at Miss Melanie when he said that was so indulgent!]
Melanie lowered her eyes, indifferent to the reactions of others. She closed her laptop with a snap and turned
off the lights in the meeting room, signaling the end of the meeting.
“Thank you, President Morgan, and the Morgan Group team, for the wonderful presentation. That’s it for today. The meeting is adjourned!”
She efficiently opened the door to usher them out.
After seeing off the Morgan Group team, the assistant from the perfume department knocked on the door and
handed Melanie an invitation.
“Miss Melanie, Duke Wilhelm is hosting a birthday banquet at Twilight Mansion tonight. He has invited you to attend it.”
Duke Wilhelm? Melanie’s eyes flickered. “Why would he invite me?”
She took the invitation, and her curious assistant beside her asked, “Will you be attending?”
“Yes,” Melanie replied.
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After a moment of contemplation, Melanie said, “I’ve dealt with his daughter Grace quite a bit before, but I’ve never met the duke in person. Since he has invited me, I’ll go.”
Today was his birthday, and yet the duke only sent her the invitation now. Melanie wondered what Duke Wilhelm was planning, and was curious to see for herself.
In the evening, Melanie, dressed in an elegant yet understated gown, arrived at Twilight Mansion with a gift.
The layout of Twilight Mansion featured the Moon Hall in the front and the Star Hall in the back. Just as
Melanie approached the Moon Hall, she encountered Grace.
It wasn’t surprising for Melanie to see Grace at Twilight Mansion, since she was attending the duke’s birthday banquet. However, Grace was caught off guard.
“You’re here at Twilight Mansion too?”
Grace glared at Melanie without hiding her displeasure. Since the incident where Melanie used a photo of
Jeffrey’s ex-girlfriend to provoke her, and subsequently received a scolding from Jeffrey himself, Grace had refrained from approaching Jeffrey.
She had heard that Melanie continued to have contact with Jeffrey after that, which was inconceivable to her.
She didn’t know this version of Melanie who willingly lived under another woman’s shadow.
“Who’s hosting the banquet in Moon Hall, huh? Who invited you?” Grace mocked.
Melanie remained calm, and replied, “I’m going to Star Hall, just like you.”
“How is that possible?” Grace had never heard from the butler that Melanie was invited by her father to the
banquet at Twilight Mansion.
“Believe it or not, we’ll know when we get there.” Melanie continued to walk toward Star Hall.
Inside Star Hall, the guests were all either rich or noble. At the entrance, Melanie registered the gift she
brought and entered the venue with composure.
“You…really have an invitation?” Grace followed behind angrily.
“Don’t believe it? Why don’t you go ask your father yourself?” Melanie taunted deliberately.
Grace and Duke Wilhelm had a delicate relationship, and she didn’t dare ask her father about it. She only glared at Melanie, asking maliciously, “Why would my father invite you?”
“Curious? Keep an eye out, and you’ll understand why.” Melanie ditched Grace and walked into the venue.
Upstairs, Melanie entered a private room that had its door slightly ajar. Seeing Melanie, Leo York smiled satisfactorily. “The duke really commands respect… Cough…cough… Although she was invited at the last minute, she really came.”
Duke Wilhelm, smiling, was very respectful to Leo. In the face of powerful families like the Yorks, the Wilhelm family needed someone to rely on.
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“Mr. York, you’re too kind. Since she’s here, I’ll arrange the rest of the events accordingly. You just need to prepare your plan,” Duke Wilhelm said.
“I will do so now.” Leo nodded slightly. He wiped his lips with a handkerchief, and left the room.
