Spoiled by Mr. Russell

Chapter 15

“What nonsense could they have possibly told me?” Lily broke free from Nathaniel’s grip and approached Melanie. “I’m interested to know what you think they would tell me.”

Under the scrutiny of Lily’s sharp gaze, Melanie averted hers. “How would I know what they told you? But I’m guessing they want to offer you a role even when they know you’re working with us. They probably badmouthed us and boasted about themselves. Lily…” After a slight pause, Melanie continued, looking like she had just remembered something.

“Did they offer you a higher salary?”

“Higher salary? What would you consider that to be?” Lily asked in return and blinked her eyes innocently as if she knew nothing about what Melanie had just mentioned.

Melanie was disgusted by Lily’s act and thought, Such an idiot. She doesn’t even know how to negotiate for a higher salary. How did she even connect to the people from Rebirth? There must be a mastermind who planned everything last night. Someone must’ve persuaded her to do those things.’

about you. Don’t speak to me that way, please? I’m afraid they’ve deceived

but she was unwilling to do so. As a

of many years, as she started thinking that she must’ve been blind to keep such a

as she believed it was enough for her to have a few good friends. Little did Lily know that some people treated her like a fool even

mad because I told everyone I created First Love?” Blinking innocently, Lily continued, “But it’s true that I created First Love. Didn’t you say we might fail in the competition? I didn’t want you to take the blame for me; that was why I said

addition of the contentious question from Lily, she became flustered and looked

said certain things because you left us no choice. That was

Mel and I looked everywhere for you last night because you didn’t come home? Can’t we talk and sort

she forcefully turned Melanie’s