She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 65

Preston didn’t answer immediately.

He had a feeling…

Melanie was planning something.

On instinct, he opened the global professional pharmacy forum run by the IFPMA.

Schrödinger’s Pill hadn’t posted in a long time.

But every day, new threads popped up discussing the pharmaceutical genius.

Gabriel stared at Preston, not understanding why he was still lost in thought at a critical moment like this.

“Bro, opportunity knocks but once!”

Preston looked up.

His gaze, directed at Gabriel, held the inherent calm and composure of a man in power.

“I trust Melanie can handle this on her own.”

Coming from Preston, the statement carried a strange weight of conviction.

Still, Gabriel couldn’t help but shake his head.

“But bro… that’s no way to win a girl over.”

“Who says? I already have a dinner planned with Melanie at that restaurant you mentioned.”

At this, Gabriel’s eyes lit up.

“Le Marcelline?”

“Yeah,” Preston nodded.

Gabriel placed his hands on his hips and sighed in relief.

“Now that’s more like it. That place is a three-star Michelin restaurant, a global hotspot for influencers. The decor is amazing, perfect for photos, and it’s ridiculously expensive. When you flash the black card to pay, I dare you to find a girl who isn’t impressed.”

Gabriel’s words made Preston belatedly realize something.

“Melanie said she’s treating.”

Gabriel was speechless. “...Huh?”

He wasn’t sure he’d heard his brother correctly.

Seeing the confusion on Gabriel’s face, Preston explained concisely:

“She’s paying, I picked the place.”

“And you chose Le Marcelline?”

“Yeah.” Preston nodded decisively.

Usually, unless it was urgent, she and Elias just texted.

“Goddess, I saw the news online. But the Veloria Beauty anti-aging serum… isn’t that the one you helped me develop back in the day?”

“It is,” Melanie said casually.

“So… you’re knocking off your own work?”

As soon as Elias said it, he could feel Melanie’s displeasure through the phone.

“Elias, is that all you think I’m capable of?”

“Of course not…” Elias immediately pledged his loyalty. “In my eyes, you’re a goddess, a genius, a titan of the pharmaceutical world, and a total knockout.”

“That’s more like it,” Melanie said with a smile.

“But the internet is in an uproar! Goddess, are you sure you don’t need me to step in and clear things up for you?”

Realizing Elias had called to help her out of this mess, Melanie felt the cracker in her mouth taste even better.

“Thanks, but it wouldn’t be appropriate for someone of your stature to vouch for a simple skincare product.”

“What’s not appropriate? For you, Goddess, I’d go through hell and high water…”

“That won’t be necessary,” Melanie cut off his flattery. “But since you called, there is actually something I need your help with.”