She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 190

“So... your families promised you to each other since you were kids, making you childhood sweethearts? How enviable!” the host asked with a practiced smile, looking at Melanie and Dominic sitting across from him.

“Yes, we’ve known each other for many years. We grew up together and know each other better than anyone,” Dominic recited the pre-prepared answer smoothly.

“Then what was the proposal like? Oh, I just noticed, why isn’t Mrs. Hale wearing a wedding ring?!” the host exclaimed with exaggerated tone and expression to create some on-air drama.

Melanie and Dominic exchanged a knowing smile, their eyes full of chemistry.

“I proposed to my wife at the airport. I was afraid if I didn’t propose right then, I would lose her, and I’d end up alone for the rest of my life,” Dominic said, and the studio audience erupted in laughter.

“His proposal ring was seven carats. It’s too big to wear to the office, so I don’t usually have it on,” Melanie added. As soon as she finished, the host gasped dramatically.

“My goodness, seven carats! Mr. Hale must truly love Mrs. Hale!”

On the surface, Melanie maintained a polite smile, but inwardly, she found it all deeply ironic.

Once upon a time, she too believed that the Dominic who knelt before her at the airport with a seven-carat diamond ring was truly in love with her.

Right now, she and Dominic were participating in a talk show.

The show’s premise was to interview famous couples, and Dominic had pulled some strings to get them invited.

This was Melanie’s idea.

Due to Evelyn’s scheming, the public perception of the Hale Health Center had taken a nosedive.

Melanie seized the opportunity, suggesting that Dominic put on a high-profile display of affection and build a “doting husband” persona.

This would not only erase the negative impact of the previous rumors but also create a buzz for the Hale Health Center, which would be beneficial for their new project and the company’s future IPO.

Dominic thought Melanie's idea was viable.

So, he began having PR teams manage their social media accounts, manufacturing constant, sweet interactions to make them look like the ultimate power couple, much like celebrities staging a showmance.

He then filmed a public service announcement with Melanie, did a couple’s interview, and participated in a series of family-oriented activities.

Melanie and Preston were living under the same roof, seeing each other all the time. Proximity was a powerful thing.

And last time at the resort, Preston had even kissed Melanie.

Gabriel had been ready to get them a wedding gift and tell his grandmother to prepare for a couple of grandkids.

Thank god he’d kept his mouth shut.

Recently, Melanie had suddenly started making very public displays of affection with her husband, Dominic, acting like a perfectly happy and loving couple.

But she hadn’t moved out of Preston’s apartment and was still living separately from Dominic.

The whole situation was confusing to Gabriel.

What on earth was Melanie trying to do?

Today, another couple’s talk show had invited Melanie and Dominic as guests, and on the show, Dominic was even holding her hand. It wasn't just Preston who was fuming; Gabriel was getting pretty ticked off too.