Chapter 423 - 421: How Fortunate to Be Liked by You

"It’s mine," Evan Fairchild admitted with a nod.

Melody Monroe was at a loss for words.

She glanced at her phone, hung up, and dialed the number again.

And again, it was Evan Fairchild’s phone that rang.

"Only my family has this number."

Melody Monroe was speechless.

’So the jerk I was cursing out was Evan Fairchild all along!’

"Why did you make me pay a year’s rent all at once?"

"I was afraid you’d run off."

"You... back then..." Melody Monroe’s mind was in turmoil.

’So he knew everything back then?’

’And I was so scared he’d find out! I kept telling myself that since he didn’t press the issue, he must not have been suspicious. As expected, you can’t get away with anything with Evan Fairchild.’

’Trying to would be an insult to his intelligence!’

"After you found out... shouldn’t... shouldn’t you hate me?" Melody Monroe asked in a low voice.

’This plot is straying way too far from the original novel!’

"Why would I hate you? Is there anything about you worth hating?" Evan Fairchild countered.

Melody Monroe looked up, staring at him in a daze.

"Is it because of Ian that you’re..."

"No!"

Evan Fairchild cut her off before she could finish.

"It’s simply because I like you."

Melody Monroe’s heart seized. It felt like she couldn’t breathe.

This was the first time Evan Fairchild had confessed to her, and she was so happy she felt like she might faint.

"Ian Monroe was a surprise to me, an unexpected part of my life. But I’ve always known what I want and what I’m doing. You are what I want. You’re the first girl to ever make my heart race—the first, and the last."

As Melody Monroe listened to him, tears of joy welled in her eyes.

’Is this a dream?’

"Why are you crying?" Evan Fairchild asked, a little flustered. He reached out and wiped the tears from her face.

"I just feel so lucky to be loved by you."

Hearing her words, Evan Fairchild couldn’t help but smile, pulling her into a tight embrace.

...

Because Lana Sheffield had gotten involved in the contract termination, Rose Shaw reported the matter of Melody Monroe’s departure to Christopher Sterling.

"Why does Melody Monroe want to terminate her contract? Weren’t you always very high on her? We can pour resources into promoting her now. I agree, she definitely won’t disappoint."

"It’s Melody Monroe’s right to terminate her contract. Since she brought it up, I respect her choice. But the 50 million termination fee proposed by Mrs. Sterling is utterly outrageous."

"Can’t you talk to Melody Monroe again? Tell her to bring any demands she has to the company. As long as it’s within our power, we’ll accommodate her."

"I’ve already promised Melody Monroe that I would agree to terminate her contract."

"Rose Shaw, from the company’s perspective, terminating Melody Monroe’s contract is not a good move. I’m sure you know that better than I do. You and Melody are very close. If you tried to convince her to stay, you might be able to. She’s guaranteed to become the next Aya Winters."

"President Sterling, some time ago, your wife slapped Melody Monroe over some rumors. She was humiliated like that in front of so many people at the company. Tell me, did you ever get her justice? What good is an apology? She swallowed her pride, wanting to continue her career here. Tell me, is your wife willing to give her that chance?"

"Eileen Scott tried to frame Melody with that vicious scheme, and it backfired on her. Your wife watches Melody every day like a hawk, treating her like a thorn in her side. How do you expect her to stay here?"

Christopher Sterling was left speechless by Rose Shaw’s questions.

"So, President Sterling, what do you think would be an appropriate termination fee for Melody Monroe?"