She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 977

"How are you useless? Who else is going to pour my juice?"

Melanie happily sipped her drink, teasing him.

But Preston's mood didn't improve.

"I don't want to sit by and watch you use a honey trap on another man."

He said it with dead seriousness.

There was even a trace of resentment in his tone, as if he were a lover she had recklessly cast aside.

Melanie felt incredibly wronged.

"Does that even count as a honey trap?"

"Yes."

Preston's answer was absolute.

Melanie massaged her temples.

She hadn't used her looks at all!

Besides, in her view, relying on beauty to get close to someone like Sebastian—a young, arrogant, highly skilled doctor from a prominent family—would be entirely pointless.

Given his status, women throwing themselves at him must be a daily occurrence.

If she used the same tired tactic, she'd just be another face in the crowd.

To deal with someone as conceited as Sebastian, you had to hit him where it hurt.

While everyone else flattered and fawned over him, she did the exact opposite.

Being fiercely contrarian was the only way to hook his attention.

And clearly, her strategy had worked perfectly.

"I didn't use my body to seduce him... I used my brain!"

Seeing her look so proud of herself, Preston let out a heavy sigh.

"Whatever you used, you made him interested in you."

Hearing the sharp criticism in his voice, Melanie's expression turned serious.

"What was the alternative? If he isn't interested in me, how are we supposed to get close to him, and by extension, the York family?"

"..."

"Should I rely on you? Are you going to make him interested in you?"

"...That's not entirely off the table."

Seeing Preston frown in serious consideration, Melanie couldn't help but picture him trying to seduce Sebastian.

If he had his way, he would keep her far away from Shawn and the Yorks.

But since she had already made up her mind, all he could do was stand by her side and shield her.

Their dinner was quick and simple, chosen mostly for convenience.

After they ate, Preston drove her to the largest luxury shopping district on Ruben Isle.

"Why did you bring me here?"

Melanie asked, looking out the window.

"You're attending the banquet tonight, aren't you? I'm buying you a dress."

"There's no need to spend so much."

In her eyes, evening gowns were exorbitant, and tonight was just a stepping stone to Sebastian. There was no need to splurge on designer labels.

"If you won't get back together with me, then at least give me the opportunity to spend money on you."

With that, Preston stepped through the doors of the local Elie Saab boutique.

Elie Saab was legendary for its ethereal, extravagant designs.

And it leaned heavily into the ethereal.