She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 844

"So, Ms. Royce, did you intentionally bring someone to crash my birthday party?"

Vanessa rested a hand on her hip, strutting up to Melanie with an overbearing presence.

At that moment, Melanie had two men standing on either side of her.

One was Shawn Sterling, and the other was Preston Whitmore.

"Oh, so Mr. Sterling actually knows Ms. Royce!"

Vanessa asked with genuine curiosity.

"We more than just know each other..."

Shawn deliberately shot a flirtatious wink at Melanie.

"I'm currently pursuing my angel right now!"

Melanie froze, completely caught off guard by Shawn being so blatantly straightforward in such a setting.

Hearing this, Vanessa didn't seem the least bit surprised.

Instead, she simply looked at Shawn and shook her head.

"Then forgive my bluntness, Mr. Sterling, but I don't think you have a shot with Ms. Royce."

"What makes you say that?"

Shawn wasn't ready to give up, but Vanessa directly pointed at Preston.

"Because I think Ms. Royce has her eyes on this handsome gentleman right here! Ms. Royce, aren't you going to introduce us? Who is this?"

"He's my assistant."

Melanie kept the introduction strictly professional and concise.

Vanessa raised an eyebrow, looking Preston up and down.

Though she didn't think Melanie had any reason to lie to her.

From head to toe, Preston didn't look anything like a typical assistant.

Never mind the clearly exorbitant custom-tailored suit he was wearing; just his striking features and that commanding aura alone...

"I'm in need of an assistant too. Want to jump ship and work for me?"

Vanessa spoke with a playful smile, reaching a hand out toward Preston, intending to tug at his suit jacket as a flirtatious gesture.

However, the moment her hand extended, she quickly pulled it back.

It was the first time she had ever been so intimidated by a man's predatory gaze.

It scared her enough to immediately hide her hands behind her back.

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