She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 1016

Comparing that to Everett's treatment of Daphne...

Melanie's beautiful brows pulled together in a tight frown.

She still remembered when Everett had first told her he wanted to accept Daphne's confession. She could sense back then that he didn't actually have feelings for her.

But since he was willing to be with Daphne, it meant he at least didn't dislike her.

Melanie had previously thought that Everett and Daphne would develop feelings for each other over time.

However, looking at their interaction now, she truly couldn't feel any dedication or emotional investment from Everett.

If this kept up...

Would they really fall in love eventually?

If this kept up...

Was this really a good idea?

The questions coiled in Melanie's mind, making her chest feel tight and suffocated.

"Melanie... Melanie?"

Suddenly, Melanie snapped back to reality.

"What is it?" she asked Daphne, her eyes wide.

Daphne offered a wry smile. "You're asking me what's wrong? I should be asking you. Is the food here no good? Why the long face? We can order something else if you want."

Realizing her inner thoughts had shown on her face and worried Daphne, Melanie immediately forced a bright smile. "I'm fine... I was just stressing over my own problems!"

"Your own problems? What could you possibly be stressing over? Tell me about it. I'll help you figure it out." Daphne casually clapped Melanie on the shoulder.

Looking at Daphne, Melanie realized her friend hadn't noticed anything wrong with her relationship with Everett at all.

"It's nothing, really. I was just wondering why a massive stroke of luck hasn't just dropped right into my lap yet."

As she spoke, Daphne tapped the MedGenius Elite app open.

"I even answered a few questions just for fun! You earn points for correct answers, and the higher your points, the higher your rank. If you manage to get first place by the deadline, there's a massive cash prize... I think it's three hundred thousand—holy shit!"

Suddenly, Daphne let out a curse.

Everett, who had been silently eating his steak with his head down, glanced up at Daphne. Daphne immediately clapped a hand over her mouth.

Melanie's mouth twitched even harder.

Honestly, she was much more used to the Daphne who casually dropped curses every now and then.

This refined lady act just didn't suit Daphne at all.

"Oh my god, it went up, it went up!" Daphne excitedly slapped Melanie's arm, looking like she wouldn't stop until she broke it.

Melanie looked utterly confused. "What went up? What are you talking about?"