Reborn To Remarry My Ex Husband (Melody)
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Chapter 269 I'm Not Faking It

Chapter 269 I'm Not Faking It

After being a socialite for over 20 years, Melanie had long lost touch with financial realities.

The thought of earning money didn't spark any desire in her.

However, the idea of having a purpose and experiencing the workplace intrigued her.

So, she kept her excitement in check.

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She pretended to consider it carefully, her beautifully pale face adopting a thoughtful expression before casually responding, "Hmm, alright.

"If you hadn't asked personally, I wouldn't even consider this!"

After her playful show of modesty. Melanie leaned closer to Melody, biting her finger as she whispered, "Mel, do shareholders get to wear cute bodycon dresses? "Hmph, watch me charm my way into my husband's heart.

I'm going to be a career woman!"

Melody's eyes sparkled with amusement; who would have thought her husband's stepmother could be this: delightfully bubbly?

She was utterly charmed!

As the two shared this delightful secret, Alfred stood nearby, completely baffled.

What? My mom wants to partner with Melody!

Mom, do we really need to go through all this effort?

Is our family's finances that tight?

Perplexed, Alfred nudged the ever-silent Edward and poked him in the arm. "Edward..

Edward glanced at him, his expression flat. "Just speak normally."

Speechless, Alfred thought, Wasn't I speaking normally?

What part of saying 'Edward isn't normal?

But realizing the urgency, he dismissed Edward's indifference and pressed on.

"Edward, your wife is teaming up with my mom for a business venture. When are you going to include me in yours?

"I want to wear... professional attire too!"

Edward didn't know how to react. Sometimes, it's genuinely challenging to deal with a fool

"Get lost," he spat.

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Chapter 269 I'm Not Faking It

Alfred wanted to cry. Gosh, what's going on with everyone today?

Is my brother abandoning me now? Ahhh!

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Suzanna stood frozen, facing Derrick, whose penetrating gaze seemed to penetrate her very soul. In that moment, the gravity of her predicament pressed down on her like an immense weight. She couldn't bear to think about what was to come.

She needed the Shields for protection.

But Derrick was not inclined to agree.

Cautiously, Suzanna considered calling her father to come to Regal Glade when an unbearable itch surged within her.

It felt like a primal itch rising from her bones, accompanied by a burning sensation akin to an allergic

reaction

She glanced at her arms, seeing no rash.

Yet, the painful irritation was undeniable.

Unable to resist any longer, she began to scratch at her skin, leaving behind angry red welts.

"Derrick, I'm so itchy and in pain; I think I'm having an allergic reaction!"

Suzanna cried out in desperation.

There are no allergens present, so why am I having an allergic reaction?

In a fleeting moment, the memory of Melody offering her that aspirin flashed through her mind...

was the cause?

So, that was th

But since she was in Regal Glade, she felt isolated and vulnerable. She could only desperately cling to Derrick's leg.

Derrick merely observed her with cold indifference, casting her aside once more. His tone was laced with unprecedented frostiness and irritation. "Suzanna, are you trying to blame Melody for your allergy again? "Aren't you tired of playing the same old tricks?"

Suzanna felt utterly wretched, tears streaming down her cheeks.

But this time, I'm not faking it!