Chapter 440
Reny’s words made Melanie suddenly feel anxious. When Xander finally walked out of the study, she could not help asking, “How did it go with you and Eugene yesterday? What were his thoughts?”
Xander paused. His dark circles were pretty serious, and it looked like he had not been resting well. “It’s hard to say. He rejected all forms of compensation I offered.”
Melanie looked down. She knew what Eugene was like. Compensation meant nothing to him.
She thought about this and said, “Reny said you need help with something else?”
Xander nodded. He got Melanie to sit down. There was fatigue in his usually lively eyes.
His voice was slightly low. “I was about to go and see you if you weren’t coming today. I have something to discuss with you.”
Melanie looked at him.
“Burning Star is planning to focus its development in Jepton next. Besides LeapCo, Blue Inc, and other government contracts, we’ve been receiving requests from other businesses.”
Xander was very serious when working, and he looked at Melanie with his dark eyes. “We need a business department to help us handle such situations. I wonder if you’re interested in taking up the role.”
“That’s right, Melanie. You should handle this,” Oliver said after Xander was done. He looked troubled. “Every craft has its expert, and I’m not talented when it comes to this at all. Contracts are such a word–twisting affair.”
Xander added, “It’s fine if you aren’t willing to take the job.”
“I want the job,” Melanie agreed without hesitation.
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She knew that Xander was giving her an opportunity, and there was no reason for her not to
agree.
After all, Xander was the one who helped her when she first came to Burning Star. She would not have been able to join such a studio when she was a rookie who knew nothing about the industry.
Melanie understood this, and she quickly let him know her decisions. “I did pretty well before with the business side of things.”
Xander raised his eyebrow slightly. “Very confident. Not bad.”
Melanie agreed to Xander’s offer, and she picked up the work quickly.
The only issue she faced was LeapCo’s uncertain attitude. It was causing Terence to be
distracted, and he would constantly come to Melanie to ask about the situation.
Melanie was worried about this too. They were at fault in this situation. If Eugene wanted to pursue this matter, there was nothing they could do about it.
She decided to head down to LeapCo to find out their ultimate decision if they did not give her a reply by Friday. Everyone was worried about this, and it affected their work progress.
However, Xander informed her later in the day that she had to attend a banquet on Friday night.
“Blue Ine’s anniversary celebration?” Melanie paused. She immediately clicked on the message Cameron had sent her. He had also invited her, but she had been too busy to read it.
“It’s Blue Ine’s 50th anniversary, and many people will be attending it. Burning Star is currently working with them, which means that we’ll have to attend it too.” Zander paused after saying this. After that, he added nonchalantly, “LeapCo will be sending someone to attend it too,”
Before he finished, Melanie already knew that Eugene was probably the one attending the banquet because LeapCo and Blue Ine were now working together. He had to show his sincerity in their partnership by showing up at the banquet,
Melanie’s expression remained stoic. “I’ve received the invitation too. I’ll attend the banquet. Besides, you’ve said it yourself that many people will be attending this. I could use the opportunity to get some business there.”
She settled into her new role as a business manager very quickly.
Melanie went with Xander to attend the event on Friday evening.
Oliver and Reny were also attending it with them.
Blue Inc had poured in a lot of money for this event, and they were holding it at Litman Manor. Melanie had chosen an off–shoulder purple mermaid dress because of her arm. Her long hair was tied up behind her head, and her long, slender neck was exposed.
When they got out of the car, there was a slight breeze, and Melanie frowned slightly.
Litman Manor was at the foot of the hill, and the breeze was slightly cold.
The next second, a warm coat was placed over her shoulders.
Xander looked normal as usual, but the look in his eyes was soft and gentle. He lowered his eyes to look at Melanie. He uttered slowly, “Don’t catch a cold.”
Melanie looked down to avoid his gaze, and her lips were pressed together slightly.
