Mr. CEO's Young Mistress novel Chapter 51

Melanie stiffened when she saw Sharon standing not far behind her.

Without looking at the ladies in the washroom, she walked over to Melanie and looked at her. "I was looking for you everywhere," Sharon told her.

"Erm... I needed to use the loo, so..." Melanie glanced at Sharon's calm face, unsure whether she overheard them. 

"Are you done?" Sharon asked, still looking at her. 

"Yes..." Melanie nodded. 

Sharon reached out to grasp her hand and tugged her along the corridor.

The ladies in the washroom remained in a stupefied silence. 

They did not expect Melanie and Sharon to be acquaintances. Not to mention, they seemed quite close. 

They exchanged fearful glances with each other. 

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Sharon brought Melanie to the first floor lounge. 

When they arrived, Sharon let got of Melanie's hand and said, "Go ahead. I bet you can't hold it anymore, can you?" 

Melanie said nothing. 

After coming out from the washroom, Melanie looked at Sharon, who was sitting on the windowsill, and let out a small breath. Pulling a grin on her face, she walked over to Sharon's side and chirped, "Happy birthday! Do I get a present?" 

...

She stretched out a hand in front of Sharon. 

Sharon stared at it for a long time before giving it a soft smack. "Who would ask the birthday girl for a present?" 

Melanie pursed her lips and sat down beside Sharon. She gave Sharon the once-over and tsked. "Geez! What did you eat growing up?"

When Sharon saw Melanie staring at her chest, she blushed and rolled her eyes. "Melanie, you dirty little minx! You better watch out or you might not get married in the future."

"Well, if the push comes to shove, I'll just find a man myself!" Melanie countered. 

"Alright. I wish you all the best." Sharon said with a smile. 

Melanie tilted her head. "It's your birthday. Shouldn't we go downstairs?"

Sharon shook her head. "Let's wait for a moment."

"All right."

"Are you hungry? Should I ask someone to send some food up?" Sharon asked. 

"Would that be all right?" Melanie blinked at Sharon a few times, patting her flat stomach. 

"No. You'll have to take it yourself." Sharon rolled her eyes. Getting down from the windowsill, she walked over to the landline phone and dialed a number. "Could you please bring us some food? Thank you."

She hung up, walked over to the windowsill, and sat down again. 

"Sharon, why don't we just get married and stay together forever?" Melanie grabbed Sharon's hand and placed it above her heart. 

Sharon rolled her eyes and brought an arm up. "Christ, just look at my goosebumps."

Melanie giggled bashfully and released her hand. 

Sharon sighed and shook her head. She opened her mouth to say something when her phone started ringing.

Sharon walked over to the sofa and picked up her phone from the coffee table. After glancing at the screen, Sharon narrowed her eyes and answered the call. 

Melanie watched her curiously from the windowsill. 

After listening to the other end for a moment, Sharon replied. "I'll be right there. Stay there and wait for me." 

Sharon hung up and turned to look at Melanie. "Do you want to go downstairs with me or stay here?"

"Who was that?" Melanie got up and looked at Sharon questioningly. 

After a pause, Sharon replied, "Simon."

Melanie did not respond. Instead, her heartbeat picked up, and she looked at Sharon with multiple emotions running through her. 

...

When Sharon saw Melanie's expression, something flashed in her eyes. Bitting into her lip, she said, "I think you should wait here, I'll—"

"I'll go with you." Melanie cut her off firmly. 

Sharon blinked in surprise. 

After staring at her for a moment, Sharon nodded. "Alright."

Together, they went downstairs and headed for the banquet hall. 

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In the banquet hall.

Daniel and Leonard were standing together. Every so often, a businessman or businesswoman would approach them for some idle talk, hoping for a chance to work with them in the future. 

...

Daniel and Leonard were individuals with few words. Although they did not show any impatience towards the people who greeted them, they still seemed to keep them at arm's length.

...

Taking advantage of their temporary freedom, Danie frowned and exclaimed. "Did Oliver fall into the potty?" 

Leonard's eyes glinted as he saw Oliver coming from the washroom. "There he is."

Daniel looked over. When Oliver approached them, he said, "I thought you fell into the toilet."

Oliver tsked. "That sounds more like something that would happen to you, not me."

Daniel's lips twitched.

Oliver gave a small grin. "But I got to hear something interesting just now."

"Hear?" Leonard and Daniel wondered, looking at Oliver. 

...

For a moment, Oliver was silent. Suddenly, he asked them, "What do you guys think of Liam Faure's daughter?"

"Whose daughter?" Daniel frowned, confused.