Chapter 237

Nathaniel Grant's voice dropped, laced with frustration. "What else could it be? I had my dad’s old buddy lined up to back me for the competition, and that damn woman messed the whole thing up. You think I’m just gonna sit here and do nothing? I found someone new who might help, I’m meeting her tonight." "Then take me with you! Maybe I can put in a good word," Melanie Weston said, eyes narrowing with suspicion. "Do you realize how hard it was to get in touch with a judge who actually holds weight? She's willing to meet me off the record — and you think I should show up with someone else tagging along? What do you think she'll say to that?" Nathaniel snapped, not bothering to mask his irritation. Melanie’s temper flared. "Excuse me? You’re calling me an outsider now? Have you already forgotten how you got to where you are? Now that you’re doing well, you're just gonna toss me aside? Think again!" Nathaniel’s brows creased as his temper rose. "Melanie, you’re twisting my words again. Can