She Left, She Thrived, She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 147

The scenery was pleasant, the air was fresh, and there were vegetable gardens and orchards—perfect for an elderly person to live.

Although Evercrest Manor Estates wasn't as astronomically expensive as Rosevale Heights, it wasn't cheap either.

It was clear that Preston’s family had some means.

Following the address, Melanie had just reached Tessa’s front door when it opened before she could even ring the bell.

Melanie assumed it would be Tessa’s housekeeper.

But when their eyes met, Preston’s handsome face suddenly filled her vision, startling her with his good looks.

“I knew you’d be on time.”

Melanie’s reflection was mirrored in Preston’s deep eyes.

Today, she was wearing the purple suit he had bought for her—the color and style she had chosen herself.

Preston’s chiseled face showed little change in expression, but his eyes were incredibly bright, fixed on Melanie as if he wanted to pull her in.

Melanie’s heart skipped a beat, a sudden flutter of nerves catching her off guard.

Preston’s intense gaze made her a little nervous.

The two of them stood at the doorway, staring at each other for a long time, until Melanie couldn’t take it anymore and looked away.

She couldn’t accuse Preston of trying to seduce her.

They had known each other for a while and even lived under the same roof; she knew what kind of person he was.

However, Preston was definitely dressed up tonight. Even though it was just a home-cooked meal, he was wearing a well-tailored, tight-fitting black silk tuxedo with nothing underneath.

It was hard to say whether it was overly formal or overly casual.

Either way, he looked incredibly handsome.

“Melanie, you’re here! Come in, have a seat!”

Tessa welcomed Melanie warmly. Melanie noticed Tessa kept giving Preston pointed looks, as if to say, *Go on, charm her! Charm her now!*

Melanie couldn’t help but smile.

She figured the open-chest tuxedo must have been Tessa’s idea.

Since Preston had told her Tessa was being discharged, Melanie had deliberately brought fruits and nutritional supplements, which made Tessa grin from ear to ear.

Sylvie had prepared a large spread of delicious home-cooked dishes, and the drink on the table was lychee-flavored soda, Melanie’s favorite.

Melanie had a feeling this was Preston’s doing.

Because he, like her, also enjoyed lychee soda.

During the meal, they made small talk, and Tessa complimented Melanie’s purple suit several times.

Even though Melanie was a guest in someone else’s home, she felt as relaxed and warm as if she were in her own.

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