Chapter 387

Why was the big shot so close to Melina? Did they know each other personally? But that shouldn't be the case. Melina was an earnest working person. And Andrew was none other than the powerful figure behind the Wentworth Corporation! Having leisurely tucked Melina's hair away, Andrew withdrew his hand as if performing an act he had done a thousand times, downplaying its significance. He was jealous. He proclaimed ownership, yet it was all a means to draw nearer to Melina. He was suppressing the violent emotions swelling within him at that moment. He genuinely felt like murdering Dante. Melina was momentarily stunned. Her heart raced in response. Though Andrew had demonstrated such intimate behavior toward her before, this was the first time he had done so in front of so many people. The issue was she didn't want to expose their relationship. Hiding her hand behind her back, Melina couldn't help but pinch Andrew's waist. Previously, when Andrew had denied their relationship, she would sneak around to see him. Now, that she feared complications, it seemed Andrew was free to approach her at any moment. Andrew sensed the small hand on his waist but maintained an expressionless demeanor. Melina, however, felt that his anger due to Dante's presence there seemed to have eased slightly. She gave him a gentle pat on the back twice. Since stepping out of the store, Andrew's gaze hadn't strayed toward Dante. Instead, his eyes remained locked on Melina. Only by focusing on her could he barely repress the inner tempest, hoping nothing would go awry today. Onlookers speculated it was due to Louis and Morgan's standing that they had managed to invite Dante and Andrew. Little did they know that Andrew and Dante would never have appeared in the same space if it hadn't been for Melina. At that moment, as Melina noticed the astonished gazes directed at her, she longed to say something yet was at a loss for words to explain. She wasn't accustomed to deceit. She and Andrew were indeed a married couple. But how could she explain that? Just then, she heard the murmurs among her classmates standing by. "What's with all the fuss? Mr. Wentworth is a friend of Morgan's. He must have introduced Mr. Wentworth to Melina. So what if her friend helps fix her hair?" "True, my friend's an absolute jerk. Not only does he mess with hair, he practically clings to me all day." "Perhaps Mr. Wentworth is inherently gentle. Who says prominent figures can't also be gentle?" "It mainly comes down to looks. It's greasy when ordinary folks do it, but when Mr. Wentworth helps, it's charming." "I really envy Melina. She's lucky to have a friend like Morgan." Morgan felt the urge to wipe the sweat from his brow. They shouldn't have such high expectations of him. He truly didn't have that much clout. Melina blinked her big eyes, realizing she wouldn't need to explain anything. Everyone was already providing their own explanations. In fact, the main reason was that the gap between her and Andrew was too vast. No one associated them together. Only Ella, who was on the verge of biting her own teeth to fragments, seethed. What was Melina so proud of? She was fortunate to have more opportunities to get close to Andrew. Throughout her life, Ella had never failed to acquire what she desired. Whether it was the title of the campus belle or Andrew—she believed both were as good as hers, and her family would certainly support her. Melina paid no attention to Ella. Her mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Andrew and Dante. She was panicking slightly and was eager to conclude the event. Thus, she confidently approached the center of the stage with a smile, "Hello, everyone, I am Melina. My hobby is to study diligently. Please don't laugh. "Back in my hometown, attending school is a luxury in itself. I aspire to earn more money to help children who cannot afford education, allowing more of these kids to have the opportunity to go to school. I appreciate your support!" Melina had prepared a heartfelt speech in advance, voicing her sentiments and genuinely promoting her small store.