Chapter 277
As James was parking the car, he introduced the place to Melody, “The Golden Lounge is owned by the Swanson Group but is currently managed by Ulric. If we go in, we can’t use our real identities, or we’ll cause trouble for Mr. Sawnson,” explained James.
Melody nodded. “I understand. Let’s go.”
The Golden Lounge lived up to its name, with luxurious decor
reminiscent of a medieval European castle.
The waiter was all dressed in a tuxedo and appeared well-trained.
Despite Melody Fox’s plain attire, the waiter showed no disdain and politely approached, asking, “Do you have a reservation or would you like to book a private room?”
Melody calmly replied, “I’m here to
see a friend, Tim Mayer from Icy Clear Cosmetics.”
“Oh, you mean the private room reserved by the chairman of Silk Beauty Cosmetics?” the waiter asked.
A flicker of doubt crossed Melody’s eyes.
Jessica Summers from Silk Beauty Cosmetics was here too?
It seemed Melody had come at an “inconvenient” time.
Maintaining her composure, Melody nodded, “Yes.”
“Please follow me.” The waiter gestured for them to follow and led the way.
They arrived at Room 888 on the second floor, where the waiter stopped.
“This is it.” the waiter said.
“We’ll just go in ourselves,” Melody replied.
“Alright, please go ahead.” The waiter didn’t think too much about it. After all, no one dared to cause trouble at the Golden Lounge.
After the waiter left, Melody kicked open the door of the private room. The commotion was so loud that it even covered the music in the private room. Everyone instantly looked towards the door.
Melody quickly scanned the private room and saw Tim and Leo sitting on both sides of Jessica. Notably, a woman who seemed ageless sat next to Leo.
Melody instantly recognized her as Jennie Taylor, her Junior Sister and a former apprentice of Master Parker. Everyone in the room was taken aback. Tim was the first to react with displeasure, standing up and pointing at Melody, questioning, “What are you doing here?”
Melody retorted, “I see that everyone here is from Icy Clear Cosmetics and Silk Beauty. If there’s a company dinner, as a member of Icy Clear Cosmetics, why can’t I participate? Or are you feeling guilty and didn’t want me to know?”
Time choked and looked uncomfortable.
Leo quickly stepped forward, apologizing, “I’m sorry, Miss Fox. Miss Summers invited us to discuss the details of the bet. I should have called you, but I thought you might not be comfortable in a place like this, so I didn’t.”
“Enough with the excuses!” Melody cut to the chase, “I don’t care why you and Mr. Tim are here. I want to know where you moved the things from my lab.”
The smile on Leo smile did not waver.
“So, Miss Fox, you’re here for that,” Leo said.
Melody hated people who smiled deceitfully, She coldly warned, “Return my things immediately. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being rude!”
Leo feigned innocence, “Why are you so aggressive, Miss Fox? Did you misunderstand us?”
“There is no misunderstanding,” Melody said, showing the surveillance footage from her lab in front of Leo.
The smile on Leo’s face stiffened for a moment, but he quickly found an excuse.
“Miss Fox, this is the company’s lab. We have the right to handle anything in it. We took the equipment because our R&D department needed it. As you know, the products will likely be used to participate in the bet in three days, so we have to prioritize it. I’m sorry.” Melody’s face darkened. “It’s fine if you take the rest, but I bought that equipment myself. You have no right to take it!”
Leo signaled Tim with his eyes, and Tim shamelessly said, “Anything in the company belongs to the company. How can you say we have no right? Is your name on it?”
Melody Fox squinted her eyes, coldly saying, “Leo, Tim don’t think I don’t know your intentions. You’re just trying to delay my research and development progress so that you can take advantage of the situation and snatch Icy Clear Cosmetics from Wilmot. Let me tell you, that will never happen! This is your last chance. Will you return my things or not?”
Leo slowly wiped the smile off his face. Leo said, “Miss Fox, I don’t understand what you mean. As for the item, we will definitely return it to you, but only after the bet is over.”
“So, you refuse to return them, right?” replied Melody.
Melody’s voice was icy, a flash of fury in her eyes.
Leo’s patience was wearing thin. He stopped pretending and coldly said, “That’s right. I’m not returning them. What do you want to.”
Before Leo could finish his sentence, his neck was grabbed by a slender hand.
Leo lost his freedom to breathe instantly.
Leo was furious. No one had ever dared lay a hand on him.
Leo reached out to grab Melody’s hand that was strangling his neck, but just as he raised his hand, Melody restrained him with her other hand.
Leo was shocked to discover that this girl, who was at least a head shorter than him, was much stronger than him.
“Ugh.” Leo let out.
In an instant, Leo’s face turned pale. He gasped, “Let go.”
Tim finally realized something was wrong.
Tim thought Leo could easily handle Melody, but that was clearly not the case.
Tim quickly went forward to help, but before he could take a step, James, who was behind Melody, threw him over his shoulder and he fell to the ground.
“Ouch,” Tim screamed in pain and rolled on the ground.
“Melody.” Jessica finally stood up and said calmly, “There’s no need for us to be enemies. Let’s forget about the incident with Wilmot’s child and whatever happened tonight. I promise you’ll get a share once Icy Clear Cosmetics is mine.”
Melody coldly replied, “Give up. The winner will be Icy Clear Cosmetics. Prepare to be taken to court.”
“You” Jessica’s face turned angry.
Just as Jessica was about to flare up, Jennie suddenly reached out and pressed her down.
The seemingly light touch made Jessica unable to stand up at all.
After Jennie asked Jessica to sit down, she walked over to Melody.
“Miss Fox, let’s not resort to violence. All you want the equipment? We’ll return it.” said Jennie.
Melody hesitated, seeing Leo nearly unconscious, she finally let go.
Melody looked at Jennie and silently assessed her.
Jennie looked younger in person than in photos, easily passing for someone in their thirties.
Jennie supported Leo, who was coughing non-stop. She took out a pill
from somewhere and quickly stuffed it into Leo’s mouth.
Leo’s condition improved rapidly. But his eyes were filled with anger.
Leo couldn’t believe a young girl had overpowered him. It would be a joke if it got out.
Leo furiously ordered, “Jessica, are all your people dead? Hurry up and arrest her!”