She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 618

Her heart was pounding frantically in her chest.

Not because she had run too fast.

But because...

Instinctively, Melanie clutched the black folder tightly against her chest.

She had given up.

There was no way she could find that little girl now.

Even though she deeply regretted not chasing after her immediately, there was nothing she could do to change the facts.

Melanie didn't return to the gala.

She stood at the hotel entrance, constantly scanning her surroundings.

Earlier, she had been looking for the little girl.

But not anymore.

Melanie's gaze had changed.

It was now filled with sharp vigilance and caution.

She had a gut feeling...

The person who had used a random little girl as a courier to deliver this black folder was still here.

Hiding somewhere in the shadows of the night, secretly watching her.

Back inside the gala venue.

Everett and Elias were making small talk.

"Mr. Carter, are you and Melanie... very close?"

Everett stumbled over the question.

"Yeah, we're friends."

Elias's answer was refreshingly straightforward.

Everett opened his mouth, but the words 'just friends?' died on his tongue, and he swallowed them down.

Since Elias had already stated they were friends, pressing further would make him look overly suspicious.

Their conversation fizzled out after just a few exchanges, and they plunged back into silence.

In truth, the only reason they were sitting together was because they were waiting for the exact same person—

Melanie.

"She's taking a long time..."

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