Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker (Chapters 206, 207, 208, 209, and 210) 

Chapter 206 – Scheme

The questions asked by the media were tricky and mean. They directly slandered Wilmot for accusing Silk Beauty Cosmetics.

Wilmot opened his mouth and was about to speak when Jessica came up to him again and questioned him at the top of her lungs. “Wilmot, what right do you have to say that All–Purpose Water, whom Silk Beauty painstakingly researched and created, was the result of stealing your formula? Aren’t you afraid of being struck by lightning for slandering me like this?”

Upon hearing this, even someone as calm as Wilmot was so agitated that blue veins popped out on his forehead. “Jessica, don’t you have any shame?”

Jessica asked. “I’m shameless? If I hadn’t come over to demand an explanation, you’d have turned me into a black sheep! You have to be responsible for your words and actions. Because of your accusations, our brand’s image has been completely tarnished. Is this your goal? Are you shameless?”

“You… Wilmot clenched his fists in anger.

When Jessica saw Wilmot’s actions, she raised her chin and said, “Your lie has been exposed. Are you going to hit me? There are so many people here. Do you dare to hit me?”

Wilmot took a deep breath and tried his best to suppress his anger.

When the other executives of Icy Clear Cosmetics saw this, they were also furious and hurriedly went forward. Jessica, you know best who’s the shameless one!”

A person said. “You poached our staff and took away our formula. Now, you’re bringing a group of media outlets to slander our chairman. Aren’t you afraid of retribution?”

Someone else asked, “Get that traitor to come out and speak.“”

Jessica sneered in her heart, but on the surface, she looked innocent. Traitor, Could it be that all the employees who left your company are traitors? Isn’t the Icy Clear Cosmetics too unreasonable?”

Jessica, you… Seeing that the higher-ups were about to lose control of their emotions, Wilmot quickly turned his head and signaled the people behind him not to be rash.

After waiting for his subordinates to quiet down, Wilmot looked up at Jessica. “What the hell do you want?”

Jessica pursed her lips and said. “I don’t want to do anything. I just want to take back what I deserve. The icy Clear Cosmetics caused Silk Beauty to suffer huge losses and slander. You have to compensate us for all our losses!”

Wilmot frowned. “Compensation Then what about our losses?”

Jessica said righteously. “Your losses were caused by yourselves. The Golden Water series has been launched for so long, but you’ve been stagnant and haven’t developed any new product. Without us, the market you have would have been snatched away by others sooner or later. How should others compensate you?”

There were no new products after Golden Water, which was indeed a weakness of Icy Clear Cosmetics.

Wilmot calmed himself down. He wanted to know what Jessica’s motive was today. He calmed down and asked, “What do you want?”

Jessica said, “Very easy! I’m interested in acquiring Icy Clear Cosmetics. As long as you agree to the acquisition, I can let bygones be bygones and promise you the position of the company’s executive.”

Wilmot said, “Impossible!”

Jessica was not surprised by Wilmor’s attitude. She raised her eyebrows and said. “You can disagree with the acquisition, but I can also sue you for defamation.”

As she spoke, she lowered her voice and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear. “Wilmot, wake up. Our All–Purpose Water has already been distributed throughout the country. The longer it drags on, the less valuable the ley Clear Cosmetics will be. If you agree to me now, I can even give you some share of the company.”

Wilmor said, “In your your dreams!”

Jessica’s expression was ugly. “Wilmot, you are asking for trouble.”

At this moment, a cold voice sounded. “Who said Icy Clear Cosmetics doesn’t have new products?”

Everyone subconsciously looked in the direction of the voice and saw an ugly girl with red spots on her face walking over with a faint smile.

She was wearing plain clothes, but her aura made people not dare to look at her directly. A person asked. “Who is this woman?”

Another person said, “The kid behind her seems to be Wilmor’s son.”

Someone else asked, “Could she be Wilmot’s wife?”

Amidst the discussion, Jessica said mockingly, “Wilmot, so you like this kind of woman now! I’ve investigated her. She’s a piece of trash that the Fox family raised in the countryside. At this time, you actually want a piece of trash to speak up for you!”

Wilmot lowered his voice and warned. “Jessica, I’m not the kind of person who doesn’t hit women.

When Jessica saw the viciousness on Wilmot’s face, she could not help but shut her mouth in fear.

“Melody” Wilmot almost came forward. After instructing his assistant to take Shane away, he lowered his voice and said, “The media is here. Leave quickly, the Fox family is already a headache for you. Don’t get involved in this mess lest you get implicated.”

“Don’t worry about me. Melody gave Wilmot a reassuring look and said. “You’ve helped me many times. This time, it’s my turn to help you. But you have to trust me, okay?”

Wilmot hesitated for a moment. Before he could think it through. Melody had already walked up to Jessica. “Miss Summers, we meet again. You’re really impressive. You always bring so many people with you every time we meet.”

Jessica sneered and said nonchalantly, “What does this situation have to do with a country bumpkin like you? It’s better for you to stay at home and take care of your child. Don’t come out and scare people”

Melody’s expression did not change, but the smile on her face became even brighter.

She faced Jessica’s mock calmly and said lightly. I just heard you say that Icy Clear Cosmetics doesn’t have any new products. Didn’t the person you tried so hard to poach tell you that our new products are being developed and will be on the market soon?

Jessica’s face stiffened. “What nonsense are you talking about? That’s impossible!”

Melody asked, “Why are you so sure, Miss Sumners? Could it be that you know what’s going on in the R&D department of Icy Clear Cosmetics?”

Jessica gritted her teeth. “Shut up!”

Melody said, “Miss Summers, don’t be angry. I want to make a bet with you. The stakes are our respective companies. I wonder if you dare?”

As soon as she said this, the higher-ups of Jessica’s company and Wilmor’s company started discussing.

Especially Wilmor’s staff, with Leo as the leader, they all whispered in Wilmot’s ear. “Wilmot, who is this person? Why is she betting on the future of our company?“.

Another person asked, “Chairman, did you arrange this!”

Someone else asked. “Is this your stalling tactic? Otherwise, it’s too much nonsense. Where would we get a new product…

Wilmot’s eyes were also filled with surprise. He looked deeply at Melody and remembered that Melody wanted him to trust her. He suddenly gritted his teeth and said. This is my arrangement. Just support it.”

With Wilmot’s words, the higher-ups of Icy Clear Cosmetics calmed down a little.

Melody looked at Jessica and smiled. “Why aren’t you saying anything. Miss Summers? Are you afraid to bet?“

Jessica was enraged by Melody. “How do you want to bet?”

Melody smiled faintly and said. “Very easy. Compare our new product to your All–Purpose Water. If the experts think that our new product is more effective and harmless than All–Purpose Water, please give up the position of Silk Beauty Cosmetics’s chairman.”

Upon hearing this, Jessica’s mind raced.

She thought. Henry, whom I had poached, had just left Icy Clear Cosmetics not long ago. He had never mentioned anything about a new product. This little time is not enough for Icy Clear Cosmetics to develop a new product. With just this village girl from the countryside and Wilmot’s research and development team, they need at least a couple of years to come up with a new product. This ugly woman must have scared me on purpose to embarrass me in front of the media. But I will not fall for it! This woman is too stupid. She actually uses such a huge bet to bet with me. She is really an idiot. Isn’t she taking the initiative to give Icy Clear Cosmetics to me for free? No wonder the Fox family didn’t want this idiot. She is so stupid.

Thinking that she would definitely win, Jessica agreed without hesitation. “Alright, so be it. When the time comes, I’ll invite all the famous experts and various beauty review bloggers from Halcyon. If you lose or can’t produce any new products at all, don’t regret your decision today!

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When Melody saw that Jessica agreed to the bet, she sneered in her heart and said calmly. “No problem. Let’s set the time to be in a week.

Jessica asked. “Sure! But how do I know what you say will count?“

Melody looked at Wilmot. Wilmot stepped forward at the right time. “I will be responsible for her actions.”

Jessica laughed in her heart at Wilmot’s poor taste. She felt that he was blinded by lust, but she smiled and said. “In that case, let’s write a contract.”

She was sure to win this bet. She could not give this idiot and Icy Clear Cosmetics a chance to go back on their word.

“Sure.” Wilmot nodded and called the company’s legal department to write down the contract.

Melody said at the right time, “Miss Summers, you don’t mind if I add another bet, right! If we win, I hope you can return the person you poached from us back to us.”

Jessica thought that Icy Clear Cosmetics would definitely lose, so she agreed without thinking. “Sure! However, you have to show your new product. It doesn’t count if you ended up taking Golden Water.”

Melody said, “Don’t worry, Miss Summers. Aren’t you going to hire experts! Both of us can provide the formula and let the experts verify that this is our new product. With the experts around, no one can cheat”

At this moment. Jessica looked at Melody like looking at a fool. She suppressed the ecstasy in her heart and nodded. “Then, let’s call it a day. See you in a week!”

With that, Jessica swaggered away with her staff. A week would soon pass. She was looking forward to the day she became the chairman of Icy Clear Cosmetics. When that day came, she would definitely treat Melody to a good meal to thank her for giving her Icy Clear Cosmetics for free. After Jessica left, the reporters also dispersed and quickly issued press releases. [lcy Clear Cosmetics and Silk Beauty Cosmetics signed a betting agreement. A week later, they will take their new products for a competition.]
Another reporter wrote: [Silk Beauty sued Icy Clear for defamation. The chairman of Icy Clear guiltily proposed a bet.]

Every article was biased towards Jessica As soon as the news was released, it immediately made the headlines.

Most of the netizens were on Jessica’s side. Only a few firmly believed that Icy Clear Cosmetics was telling the truth and would continue to support Icy Clear Cosmetics’s product.

The two sides were in a heated argument. There were also loyal customers of Icy Clear Cosmetics scolding Melody. It was a hot topic on the Internet.

At the same time, as soon as Jessica got into the car, a middle-aged man hurriedly pointed at the news on the phone screen and asked, “Miss Summers, it says here that you’re betting with me as a bargaining chip? If you return me to Icy Clear Cosmetics, they’ll tear me apart.”

Jessica looked at the man calmly. “Henry, are you blind? Can’t you see that the other bet is my position as the chairman? I’ve already staked myself. What are you afraid of? Besides, how long have you been in my company! Don’t you know if they can produce new products?”

Only then did Henry Davidson feel less apprehensive. However, a faint sense of uneasiness still surrounded him.

He let out a sigh. While Jessica wasn’t paying attention, he texted Yolanda and reported what happened to her.

He sent a message: [Mrs. Fox, I’ve put everything on the line for my son. When can he join the Swanson Group!]

On the other end, Yolanda was on her way back to the Fox family. After reading the news, she was shocked that Melody was so arrogant. But this was a good thing for her Icy Clear would belong to Jessica soon, and Melody would lose a lot of support.

Yolanda replied in a good mood: [Don’t worry, it won’t take long. My daughter is going to be one of the owners of the Swanson Group in the future. Isn’t it easy for your son to enter the Swanson Group! If you do your job well, you will definitely get paid.]

After sending the message, Yolanda pretended to be worried and said to Russell, “Russell, bad news, Melody is in trouble again…

On the other side, when Henry saw the reply, he finally felt relieved.

At this moment, at the entrance of Icy Clear Cosmetics, Leo questioned Wilmot with a dissatisfied expression, “Didn’t you say that it was a stalling tactic? Why did you really sign a contract with them? It has your signature and fingerprint on it. If we can’t produce a new product, are you really going to hand the company over?”

Wilmot was about to speak when Melody spoke first. “Sir, don’t worry. I’ll finish the formula for the new product very soon. Coupled with the time needed to develop the product, one week is enough”

Leo asked, “What new product? Where did you come from! Do you know that because of your nonsense just now, Icy Clear Cosmetics will be taken over by Jessica soon!”

Leo was so angry that his entire face was trembling. He pointed at Wilmot and scolded, “Dad really shouldn’t have handed the company to you back then.

The higher-ups also expressed their dissatisfaction.

A person said. “Even if this is the last straw, we can’t do it like this…….-

Another person said, “It’s great now. We don’t have to wait for Silk Beauty to snatch our market. We’ve already given her the company!”

Someone else asked, “Who is this woman‘ Could she be a spy sent by Silk Beauty Cosmetics?”

The group of people looked at Melody even more unkindly.

Wilmot took a step forward and stood in front of Melody. I invited her. I believe that she can produce a new product. If she really loses to Silk Beauty Cosmetics. I’m willing to take full responsibility!”

“You…” Leo opened his mouth and wanted to scold Wilmot, but he swallowed his words.

If Wilmot lost his power just like that, it would be a good thing for him.

In any case, he was not the one who would lose his position as the chairman. Perhaps he could still benefit from this whole thing.

Thinking of this, Leo did not say anything else. He glared at Melody and turned to leave.

After everyone left. Melody said. “Wilmot, don’t worry. I won’t let you lose. Aren’t you looking for evidence that they stole Golden Water’s formula? The day of the competition is the best opportunity to do it.”

Wilmot nodded but hesitated.

Golden Water’s development took a full five years and cost his father a lot of effort. He knew very well how difficult it was to surpass Golden Water’s formula. The All–Purpose Water they were competing against was using the Golden Warer’s formula. He wondered if Melody could do it.

He wasn’t sure, but he couldn’t ask it. He could only close his eyes and take a gamble. At most, he would lose all his savings to make up for this deficit.

Wilmot took a deep breath and said, “I’ll arrange everything else, but you only have a week to develop new products. Let me know if you need anything.

Melody said, “Alright, I don’t have any equipment at home. I’ll start working in your R&D department tomorrow.

“Okay…” Wilmot nodded with a complicated expression.

At that moment, Melody’s phone rang… She looked down and saw that it was Russell. “Hello, Dad?“

As soon as she picked up the call, she heard Russell’s angry voice. “Get back here right now!

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Hearing Russell’s tone, Melody immediately guessed that Russell knew what she had just done.

Her expression darkened slightly as she said to Wilmot, “I have to go home. I’ll come over tomorrow morning.”

Wilmot said, “Alright! if Russell makes things difficult for you, call me. I’ll help you explain.”

Melody said. “Don’t worry about me. Calm your staff down first. I don’t think they’re in a good mood. Also, we need to make preparations on the day of the competition. It has to be foolproof.

Melody gave a few reminders before taking a taxi and leaving for the Fox villa. Soon, she arrived.

The door was half open, and Russell’s praise came from inside. “Mabel, you did very well! If it weren’t for you today, things wouldn’t have gone so smoothly. You must keep a good relationship with Mr. Swanson. I have high hopes for you. Don’t disappoint me.

Silverlake had two Mr. Swansons in total. Only Ulric could be related to Mabel.

Melody recalled the bodyguard’s report that Mabel had gone to look for Ulric today. A mocking cold glint flashed across her eyes.

Mabel said shyly, “Don’t worry, Dad, I will. It’s just that about the bracelet, it really wasn’t me…

Russell said. “Alright, I didn’t take that matter to heart. The matter has been resolved. Don’t mention it again in the future. Prepare for the competition in two months. Getting first place is the most important thing. Other than maintaining a good relationship with Ulric and preparing for the competition, you don’t need to care about anything else.”

The mockery in Melody’s eyes intensified.

She thought: Mabel had caused such a huge drama. Does Russell not take it to heart at all? If it were me, I would probably have been beaten half to death by Russell and chased out.

As expected, she still could not shake Mabel’s position in Russell’s heart. It would be a lie to say that she was not disappointed. However, she was not in a hurry: She would take things one step at a time. She would slowly destroy Russell’s preference for Mabel.

She was helping Wilmot and herself by making that bet. Once she succeeded, she would become famous in Silverlake and even Halcyon.

In the living room. Russell and Mable looked to be in a harmonious atmosphere.

“Dad” Melody walked in at an inappropriate time.

When Russell saw her, his heart skipped a beat, however, when he thought of what had happened a few times in the past and Ken’s protection of Melody, he tried his best to suppress his anger and asked with a cold expression, “Yolanda told me that you got into trouble, right?”

Before Melody could speak, Yolanda spoke first. Hussell, don’t be anxious. The news I saw might not be true. Melody, you didn’t help Silk Beauty Cosmetics and Icy Clear Cosmetics make a bet right?”

Melody did not even look at Yolanda. She met Russell’s gaze and said, “Dad. I didn’t cause any trouble. The chairman of Icy Clear Cosmetics is my friend. If he’s in trouble, I have to help him.

“In other words, you really got involved in this mess?” The anger in Russell’s eyes intensified.

Yolanda spoke before Melody could. “Melody, I didn’t expect what the news said to be true. You’re too foolish! If the bet fails, who will compensate Icy Clear Cosmetics for the losses! If something happens, the Fox family will be the unlucky one! How can you be so rash?”

Mabel also fanned the flames. “Melody, we all know that your medical skills are very good, but having medical skills doesn’t mean that you can develop beauty products. Even if you want to prove yourself, you don’t have to use such an extreme method.”

Russell was so angry that the veins on his forehead were throbbing. “You just always have to get this family in trouble, right? What did I tell you? As long as you behave yourself, I won’t make you return to the countryside. But what did you do?

Melody said calmly, “Dad, don’t worry. If the bet fails, I’ll take responsibility alone. I definitely won’t implicate you?

“Do you know what this bet means? Are you trying to anger me to death?” Russell stomped his feet angrily, wishing he could slap Melody again. Melody’s gaze was cold. “If you’re afraid that I’ll implicate the Fox family, I can write an agreement. I’ll bear the consequences of the bet alone.”

Russell looked at Melody’s cold eyes. He did not know what to say, but he could not vent the anger in his heart. This feeling made him even more depressed.

His eyelids twitched and he said, “Since you insist on bearing the responsibility alone, in order to protect our family, write a note. Whether the bet succeeds or not, it has nothing to do with us.”

Melody pursed her lips mockingly. “Sure.”

The butler immediately handed her a pen and paper. She wrote the note expressionlessly and handed it to Russell. Only then did Russell calm down.

At this moment, a servant rushed in to report, “Mr. Russell, Mrs. Yolanda, a guest called Cheryl Hanson is here.”

“Miss Hanson!” Mabel asked in surprise, “Dad, Mom, didn’t you go look for her today!

Why is she here!”

Mabel was afraid that there would be a change in the matter of her regaining her qualification to participate in the competition. Her expression immediately became nervous.

Yolanda reminded her in a low voice, “While your father spoke up for you, he also signed up for Melody. She’s here to verify Melody’s qualifications.”

Mabel heaved a sigh of relief. At the same time, her lips curved into a mocking smile.

She thought, Melody actually wanted to participate in the Best Celebrity competition. She is surely going to embarrass herself!

When Russell heard that Cheryl had arrived, he was secretly vexed. He thought, Why was 1 so muddle-headed back then! I actually helped Melody get a spot.

However, now that she was already here, he could not let her go back directly. He could only instruct the servant, Invite Miss Hanson in, and prepare coffee for her.”

The servant said, “Yes, Mr. Russell”

Soon, Cheryl entered under the butler’s lead. Melody subconsciously looked at Cheryl and vaguely felt that this person looked a little familiar. Then, she looked up and remembered who it was.

In her previous life. Cheryl had once seen her oil painting and wanted to become her disciple. However, she had been busy helping Ulric to get to the top, so she had rejected her.

She did not expect Cheryl to be the judge of this competition. She found it to be a big coincidence.

Russell was all smiles as he stepped forward respectfully. “Miss Hanson, I’m sorry to have troubled you to come all the way here.”

“It’s fine.” Cheryl waved her hand nonchalantly. “We also hope to absorb more fresh blood to participate in the competition. Only then will the competition be interesting”

After saying that, she looked around the living room and asked in confusion. “Is your eldest daughter not at home?”

Cheryl had seen Melody, but she didn’t think that this terrifyingly ugly girl was Russell’s daughter, so she subconsciously ignored her.

Russell also realized this, and his expression could not help but become awkward.

He covered his nose and coughed. He looked at Melody and said, “Melody, why aren’t you coming over to greet Miss Hanson?”

Melody knew that Cheryl was an upright person and had a good impression of her, so she quickly stepped forward and greeted her politely. “Hello, Miss Hansog. My name is Melody Fox. You can call me Melody.

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The moment Melody walked forward. Cheryl, who had been expressionless since she entered, suddenly widened her eyes in disbelief.

She thought, “This girl who looks scary is actually Russell’s eldest daughter!

Cheryl could not accept this news at all. The corners of her mouth twitched twice as she turned to ask Russell. “Mr. Fox, are you sure you’re not joking with me?

Russell felt even more awkward. He regretted helping Melody get this qualification.

Moreover, he did not expect Cheryl to come personally. If he had known this would happen, he would not have asked.

For a moment, Russell even wanted to deny the fact that Melody was his daughter.

Mabel could not help but laugh when she saw Russell’s flushed face.

Yolanda frowned and gave Mabel a warning glance. Only then did Mabel shut up and try her best to maintain her r composure.

Yolanda retracted her gaze and walked to Melody’s side with a smile. “Miss Hanson, why would we joke with you? This is indeed our eldest daughter. It’s our family’s honor that you can personally come and determine her qualifications for the competition.

Mabel could not help but step forward and say coquettishly. “Miss Hanson, you’re too biased. Last year, when I first signed up to participate in the competition, you didn’t even come personally. It seems that you think my sister is more important.”

Cheryl’s lips twitched again. She looked at Mabel and then at Melody. She shook her head inwardly.

She thought, Of these two girls, one is graceful and lovable, while the other… To put it bluntly, she can almost be described as “unsightly.”

She felt a little regretful and thought, ‘Why did I come personally just because I thought that Wilona’s daughter was definitely a good candidate! With her looks, let alone winning the Best Celebrity, she is probably not even worthy of the word “socialite“. When Wilona was still alive, she was known as Halcyon’s number one beauty, Why did her daughter end up like this…

Even though Melody passed the assessment and obtained the qualifications to participate in the competition, it was definitely impossible for her to win the competition.

However, Cheryl knew that she had to go through this whole thing. Recently, she had established an oil painting class and urgently needed money. Since she was already there, it would not look good if she left directly. Hence, she ignored Melody’s appearance and said patiently. “It’s already dark. I won’t waste any more of your time. Let’s start directly.”

“Alright, Miss Hanson, Melody nodded and asked, “May I know how to take the assessment?”

Cheryl spread out the two oil paintings in her hand and said. “Family background is also very important in the socialite competition. You’ve already passed this part, so you’ll directly undergo the appraisal assessment of the painting. One of these two paintings is the real one, and the other is a fake. You just have to distinguish which one is the real one and you’ll pass the assessment.”

“Alright,” Melody nodded and began to examine the two paintings. Mabel also subconsciously began to look for the real one.

Back then, when she was taking the assessment, she was asked to do the same thing. However, because Yolanda had bribed the examiner in advance. she already knew the answer. The two paintings Cheryl was holding now were different from the last time. She recalled carefully and immediately remembered whose paintings they were. However, she could not tell which one was real.

Mabel looked at Cheryl and thought for a moment. Then, she said in surprise. “Isn’t this Master Derick Long’s pointing! I didn’t expect to see the real one today! I am so lucky!”

After Mabel finished speaking, she turned her gaze to Melody and asked with a smile, “Melody, do you know Master Derick He’s known as the best person in this field in Halcyon. It’s said that he was a disciple of Quentin Parker! He doesn’t have many paintings, and very few people can see the real one. We’re really lucky!”

As soon as she finished speaking, Melody’s expression changed slightly. She stared at the two paintings without moving, as if she were in a daze.

Mabel smirked mockingly.

She thought, “Whether it is Derick or Quentin, Melody has definitely never even heard of their names. She definitely can’t pass the participation qualification test, how dare she dream of joining the competition? What a joke!”

Mabel secretly glanced at Russell’s expression. Russell was also sizing up Melody’s expression, he looked away in disappointment. The comers of Mabel’s mouth could not help but curl up even more.

She knew that Russell must be regretting it now.

However, Mabel did not notice that Cheryl glanced at her with a complicated gaze.

Yolanda took the opportunity to say, “Miss Hanson, isn’t this question a little too difficult? We might have forgotten to tell you that Melody’s health isn’t good. She was raised by us in the countryside since she was young and she only came back recently. Look, can you give her an easier question?”

Hearing Yolanda’s words, Cheryl immediately frowned. This is already the easiest question. I’m sorry. I can’t do it.”

As she spoke, she completely lost her patience. She stood up and said. “Mr. Fox, Mrs. Fox. Looks like Melody is not fated to compete in this competition. I’ll come over after she has learned the basics.”

“Well…” Yolanda pretended to look at Russell anxiously.

Russell only felt embarrassed and turned his face away coldly.

Requesting the qualifications for Melody was the most regretful thing he had done recently.

Mabel was secretly delighted, but on the surface, she was as anxious as Yolanda. She pleaded in a soft voice, “Miss Hanson, please give my sister a chance. It’s true that she doesn’t know oil painting, but oil painting only takes up a portion of the competition. Can you make an exception?”

“I’m very sorry.” Cheryl’s face was still stem. “She can’t even pass my test, let alone the competition in the future. I advise you not to waste your energy and time. There are so many industries in the world, she will definitely find something suitable for her. I’ll leave now.”

As Cheryl spoke, she bowed and prepared to pick up the painting on the coffee table.

At this moment, Melody suddenly picked up the two paintings in front of Cheryl and overlapped them under everyone’s puzzled gazes.

With a ripping sound, the two paintings were instantly torn in half.

Mabel cried out in shock. “Master Derick’s painting!”

Yolanda was also shocked. She hurriedly looked at Russell.

Russell was also shocked. It took him two seconds to react. His black eyes seemed to have been soaked in hell as he scolded in a hoarse voice, “Damn girl! Are you crazy?”

He didn’t know much about oil art, but judging from Mabel’s reaction, he knew that Master Derick’s painting must be worth a lot. Melody tore the painting just like that. He felt that she was simply courting death,

Russell’s veins were bulging. In the next second, he was about to punch Melody in the face.

However, Melody’s expression was calm as she met Cheryl’s gaze without any fear. “Miss Hanson, I’ve already finished answering the question. May I participate in the competition?”

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As soon as Melody said this, Russell was stunned. Then, he became even more furious “Melody, are you really going to anger me to death? Do you know how much trouble you’ve caused?“.

God knew how much effort he had put into restraining himself from putting his fist on Melody’s face.

Mabel recovered from her shock. She was overjoyed in her heart, but her face was filled with worry as he said, “Melody, you’ve really gotten into big trouble this time. Master Derek’s real piece is so precious that it’s sold according to the size of the painting. This painting is so big that it is worth at least millions of dollars. You’re really making Dad and Mom worry too much!”

“Millions of dollars?” Russell’s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

The Justalion Group was currently in need of money. He could no longer suppress the anger in his heart and reached out to slap Melody.

Melody did not dodge or evade. She just looked at Cheryl calmly.

Just as the slap was about to land on Melody’s face. Cheryl finally spoke. “You passed.”

Russell froze and looked at Cheryl in disbelief. “Miss Hanson?”

Yolanda and Mabel also widened their eyes. The expression on Mabel’s face instantly froze.

She didn’t want to believe her ears and asked, “Miss Hanson, you said… she passed!“

She thought. How is this possible?

Melody’s actions meant that these two paintings were fakes. However, she had said so much just now, which meant that she couldn’t tell the authenticity of these two paintings…

Her expression gradually changed from shock to panic, and her face turned pale.

Cheryl did not even look at Mabel. She looked straight at Melody and asked. These two paintings are indeed fakes. Your taste is not bad. Tell me about your understanding of this painting.”

Understanding was the last test.

Melody spoke in a neither servile nor overbearing manner. “Oil paintings are divided into landscape paintings, character paintings, and item paintings. Master Derek is best at item paintings. There was once a rumor that a bird he drew was so realistic that even the cat at his home would pounce on it and catch it. The two paintings you gave me are character paintings that he’s not good at. Among the character paintings, the one thing he’s not good at is drawing people’s hands. Therefore, in the later stages of his life, he would even directly not draw hands and cover them with clothes. However, the hands of the two paintings just now were very good, so I judged that both of them were fakes.”

There was something else she didn’t say. The real copy of the painting that Cheryl showed her was hanging in Quentin’s study. Other than Quentin, no one else had a second real copy of this painting in the world.

After Melody finished speaking, Mabel’s face turned paler.

She did not know anything about what Melody said, and the teacher had never taught her this in class, but Melody even knew about this. She was surprised by her knowledge.

Cheryl nodded as she listened. Her expression seemed cold, but she could not help but carefully observe Melody.

Previously, she did not want to look at Melody at all, but now that she observed carefully, she suddenly felt the aura emanating from her body.

Melody’s temperament was simple, elegant, and steady. She was confident but not arrogant. She was like an independent orchid. This temperament was even more attractive than the beautiful Mabel beside her.

However, Melody’s appearance was clearly ugly. Her temperament and appearance were mixed together, making her look seriously out of place.

Cheryl could not help but sigh, Even though Wilona’s daughter is extremely ugly, her temperament is indeed extraordinary.

She took a deep look at Melody and felt a sense of pity.

With such a good temperament, even if Melody looked a little more normal, she might be able to compete with Mabel for the position of Best Celebrity.

Cheryl looked away and said with a complicated tone. “You’ve passed this round. You can participate in the competition in two months.”

However, with her look, even if she participated in the competition, she would be eliminated in the preliminary round. Cheryl felt that it was useless for Melody to participate.

She could not help but lament in her heart. Then, she turned to look at the shocked Russell and said, “Mr. Fox, I’ll add her to the competition list tomorrow. If there’s nothing else, I’ll leave first.”

Russell finally pulled himself out of his shock. He quickly retracted his hand that was about to hit Melody and said, “I’ll send you off?”

“That’s okay,” Cheryl said as she walked out. When she passed by Mabel, she said calmly, “You need to learn more from Melody when it comes to appreciating.”

Mabel’s face darkened and she clenched her fists tightly. She did not even notice that her nails had dug into her flesh.

It was Yolanda who tried to smooth things over. “Miss Hanson is right, I will try my best to supervise Mabel.”

Cheryl nodded and walked away. Her eyes were filled with disappointment for Mabel.

After Cheryl left, Russell seemed to have forgotten his scolding of Melody. He said with a smile. “Good daughter, Cheryl has high standards. If you can get her recognition, I am proud.”

Melody’s heart was filled with ridicule, but on the surface, she said obediently and humbly, I accidentally heard those words from others. I’m born with a good memory. Dad. I must take after you.”

Russell was even happier. “After you win the competition, study hard in the future. If you want to learn anything, just tell Yolanda.”

As he spoke, he frowned and said to Mabel reproachfully, “Look at you. How many times have I told you to spend more effort on study? You almost embarrassed me in front of Miss Hanson! You’ve been learning for so long, but you can’t even tell the authenticity of the painting. What exactly are you learning about! You’re not even as good as Melody!”

Mabel bit her lower lip and explained with reddened eyes, “That’s because I was preconceived by what Miss Hanson said, so I was certain that one of the paintings was real. And this wasn’t my assessment at all, so I didn’t even look at it carefully.”

Yolanda quickly explained. “Mabel was so far away from those two paintings. How can she tell if it’s real or fake! Don’t forget. Mabel passed her qualification assessment easily that time. This time, it’s just that she didn’t look at it seriously.”

Mabel had a sad look on her face. Her eyes were as bright as water, making people pity her. No one could bear to be angry.

She waved the corner of Russell’s shirt with one hand and said gently. If Daddy is not satisfied. I will definitely study harder in the future. Daddy. don’t be angry anymore, okay”

Seeing this, Russell could not bear to lose his temper at his most precious daughter.

He relaxed his furrowed brows and softened his tone. “Dad didn’t think too much about it, but what I said was for your own good. Alright, let’s forget about this matter.”

“Thank you, Daddy! Daddy is the best!” Mabel raised her bright face. Her eyes were filled with ripples. Russell was very satisfied.

Melody thought. Ulric would definitely like this face.

She watched everything expressionlessly, and the mockery in her eyes intensified.

It was the same every time. No matter what mistake Mabel made, she only needed to cry and pretend to be pitiful Russell would immediately soften his heart.

However, these were all trivial matters. Melody wondered if Mabel’s tears would be of any use after Mabel made an even bigger mistake in the future.

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