Chapter 180 Cadence pretended to admit her mistake and nodded. Then, she suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure descending the stairs. She looked over in surprise and then exclaimed joyfully, “Ulrict Your leg is healed?” When she heard this, Melody’s heart tightened. She quickly turned her head to see Ulric walking down the stairs, his back straight. Her heart sank for a moment. Melody thought, Ulric’s leg is healed ahead of schedule. When did this happen? Who healed him?” As Ulric walked down step by step, reaching the corner of the stairs, Melody felt a wave of relief. Ulric hadn’t healed his leg but had equipped it with mechanical support, allowing him to walk like a normal person, albeit slowly and somewhat awkwardly. Thank goodness… Melody exhaled in her mind but noticed Kens meaningful look at the mechanical tool on Ulric’s leg. She glanted back at Ulric and saw the tool was branded with an Kimber Tech manufacture. She couldn’t help but find it amusing, though she quickly hid the mocking smile. Cadence, realizing her mistake, quickly changed the subject “Ulric, there’s roast lamb today. Did you come down because of the smell?” Although Cadence’s earlier words made him awkward, Ulric remained as warm as ever, smiling gently, “I came down because I heard voices. No wonder it’s so lively. Turns out you’re here. How did the fashion week go?” “Very well. I will soon have my own brand. I’ve already decided on the name, Cadence’s World” Ulric shook his head and said, “That’s not a good name. I’ll ask a professional team to help you come up with a name.” Cadence was overjoyed, her cheeks flushing with happiness as she nodded. “Okay, thank you, Ulric Melody looked at Cadence in surprise, then glanced at Ulric, sensing an unusual atmosphere…. The expression on Cadence’s face was that of a girl in love. Melody thought, ‘Could it be that Cadence has feelings for Ulrict Melody raised an eyebrow, deciding to find an opportunity to confirm this suspicion. At that moment, Ulric’s gaze fell on Melody and Ken, who seemed to be much closer, standing shoulder to shoulder. His smile remained unchanged, looking genuinely pleased. Before leaving, Ramon had ordered that Melody and Ken’s engagement should not be made public, so Ulric didn’t reveal their relationship. Additionally, there was a subtle displeasure in his heart. He simply greeted them, “Ken, Miss Fox, you’re here too.” Ken turned away and said expressionlessly, ‘Grandma, I’ll go check on the roast lamb.” 1/3 Chapter 180 As he spoke, he glanced at Melody, signaling her to follow. However, Melody had her own plans and pretended not to see Ken’s signal. She walked over to Margaret and said, “Grandma, roast lamb can be a bit greasy. If you don’t mind. I can cook some side dishes to go with it.” “Great!” Margaret was delighted. “I didn’t know you could cook. I’d love to try your dishes.” Melody smiled and nodded. Just as she was about to head to the kitchen, Cadence said, “Margaret, I know a bit about cooking too. I’ll help Miss Fox. Margaret said, “Good. I’m glad you’re willing to help, just don’t overwork yourself,” “Got it!” Cadence smiled proudly. Melody also smiled, this was exactly what she was waiting for. But she also noticed Ken leaving with a displeased look on his face. Her smile stiffened slightly, but she still walked to the kitchen. She and Cadence entered the kitchen one after the other. Just as Melody was about to start, Cadence pushed her aside and said like a hostess, “Clean all the available ingredients.” The servants knew Cadence well. Even though it was a big task, they didn’t dare refuse and immediately got busy. Cadence’s lips curved into a smug smile. She turned to Melody and apologized, “Sorry, Miss Fox. I don’t know what dishes to make, so I need to choose the ingredients first, You don’t mind, night?” Melody smiled and shook her head. “No. Go ahead and choose.” Cadence raised an eyebrow and picked the ingredients without hesitation Cadence said. This, this, and this… All of these.” She chose almost all the expensive and fresh ingredients, leaving Melody with only some common, everyday ones. After selecting the ingredients, Cadence covered her mouth in feigned surprise and said, “Oh dear, Miss Fox, it seems there aren’t many ingredients left for you.” … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 180” »
Category: Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker
Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker
I’m Melody Fox, once deemed an ugly duckling.
In my past life, I was cruelly betrayed, my heart brutally ripped from my chest by my once-beloved and my stepsister.
Reborn, I inadvertently rescued Ken Swanson, the wealthiest man in Halcyon, and found myself tangled in his intricate world. I was manipulated into remarrying, becoming a pawn in his elaborate plot. I feared the past would replay itself, yet he assured me that with him by my side, I would never suffer again.
On our wedding day, I cast aside my disguise, astounding everyone with my breathtaking beauty and exceptional medical prowess.
This time, I am not just surviving; I am seeking vengeance. I will reveal my true strength to those who once scorned me!
Chapter 179 Melody remained silent, but Margaret still focused her gaze on her. Margaret said, “Melody, you’re skilled in medicine. Do you have any friends who also know nine–line acupuncture?” “I’m sorry, Grandma, but I’ve never heard of nine–line acupuncture,” Melody said.. Melody didn’t want to lie to Margaret, but regarding Ulric’s matter, she had to. “I see.” Margaret sighed. “Astrid and the others have been looking for days without finding anyone who knows nine–line acupuncture. If everyone could do it, it wouldn’t be so hard to find. As she spoke, a female voice came from the entrance. “Margaret! I heard there’s roast lamb today!” Melody instinctively looked up and saw a lady in a fashionable dress running in. She immediately recognized that the lady was Cadence Hunter, Wendell’s daughter. Melody’s heart tightened with an overwhelming sense of disgust In her previous life, Cadence had humiliated Melody multiple times. After Melody got together with Ulric, Cadence often teamed up with Astrid to bully her, making her life miserable. But in her previous life, Melody loved Ulric deeply. Because Cadence and Ulric were close, she endured and never fought back against Cadence’s oppression. Cadence had even been involved in the plot where Ulric tricked Melody into going to the hospital to have her heart removed. It was Cadence who pretended to be sick, giving Ulric an excuse to take Melody to the hospital. Melody had been foolish. When Cadence refused to let her feel ber pulse, Melody should have sensed something was wrong. But Melody’s love for Ulric had dulled her senses, making her worry about Cadence instead of being suspicious. How laughable! Melody pressed her lips together, her hands trembling slightly as she gripped her dress. Ken noticed something was amiss and asked Melody quietly, “What’s wrong? That’s Wendell’s daughter, and she’s like my cousin, very close to Grandma. Do you know her?” Melody shook her head and quickly composed herself, saying, “No, she just looks familiar.” “That’s normal.” Ken didn’t think much of it and introduced Cadence, saying, “She’s a fashion designer and model, quite popular lately.” Melody nodded and looked up to find Cadence staring at her with a mixture of curiosity, disdain, and dislike in her probing Kaze. When Margaret saw Cadence, her smile grew even wider, her face wrinkling with joy. Margaret said, “What a special day, you’re all here!” Cadence averted her gaze, smiling as she ran to Margaret, pushing Melody aside to sit next to Margaret and coquettishly said, “Margaret, I heard you recovered. I’ve been wanting to visit you, but I was in Masmana Nation for the fashion week and 1/3 hapter couldn’t come back. I came straight here as soon as I returned to Halcyon!” “You are the most considerate, always thinking of me! Stay for the roast lambs and go shopping with me tonight. You have a good taste. Help me pick some clothes Margaret beamed. “Great. I love shopping with you, Cadence said sweetly, then greeted Ken enthusiastically before pretending to just notice Melody. She asked in suprise. “Margaret, is this your guest?” Margaret said, “You mean Melody? She’s not a guest, She’s…. Ken coughed, signaling Margaret with his eyes not to tell the outsider Melody’s identity. Margaret paused and said, “Melody is my doctor. She cured my lness” “Doctor?” Cadence looked at Melody skeptically. “Doctors are the young? Margaret, don’t let her deceive you. There are many scammers these days.” “Cadence, don’t speak nonsense” Margaret frowned and scolded. Ken also said sternly, “I saw her cure Grandma. Don’t talk nonsense, Cadence. Cadence was displeased. Margaret had never scolded her before Cadence’s gaze towards Melody turned even more hostile. She clung to Margaret, saying in a hurt tone. “I was just worried about you being deceived.” “You.. Margaret shook her head helplessly and affectionately, looking at Melody. “Don’t mind her, Melody. This child is not malicious, just spoiled by me.” Having already composed herself, Melody smiled faintly in response. “I won’t take it to heart. Cadence speaks straightforwardly, and I prefer people like her who speak their minds over those who beat around the bush. People like Cadence usually have nothing to hide. Cadence pursed her lips, thinking, Judging by her taste in clothes, she’s no socialite, just someone trying to climb the social ladder!‘ But outwardly, she said, “I’m glad you don’t mind. I was just worried about Margaret. Now that I know you’re not a scammer, I’m relieved. By the way, where do you live? Which family are you from?” Before Melody could respond, Margaret said first, “Cadence, isn’t your idol Wilona? She’s Wilona’s daughter, Melody Fox.” “What?” Cadence raised her voice, her eyes wide as she looked at Melody. “You’re Wilona’s daughter?” Melody nodded. “Yes, Wilona is my mother.” “That’s impossible!” Cadence blurted out. “My idol is so beautiful How could she have such an ugly daughter? Wait, you’re Melody? Then Mabel is your sister? You’re the one they talk about in the group.” Cadence heard that Melody, who was said to be unattractive and from a rural background, was plotting and maliciously stealing Mabel’s lover. aw Of course, Cadence didn’t say the rest because she noticed Ken’s and Margaret’s faces darken. She quickly apologized, “I’m sorry, Miss Fox. I just thought Wilona’s daughter would be more beautiful. I didn’t mean to offend you.” … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 179” »
Chapter 178 wendell did not expect to run into Ken. He knew that even if Ken returned to Silverlake, he wouldn’t spend the night there. However, today was an exception. Feeling a bit guilty, Wendell rubbed his nose and forced a smile, saying. “Mr. Swanson, what are you saying? You are now in charge of the company, and the brokerage conference slot naturally belongs to you. I wouldn’t be worthy of attending Despite his words, Wendell was seething inside. Previously, when the chairman was absent, he was the one attending the brokerage conference on behalf of the chairman. This conference was the best channel for networking. But now. Ken was managing the company, and due to the Taynorma Capital matter, Wendell didn’t dare provoke Ken and had to give up this golden opportunity. “It seems you’re not foolish and know your place.” Ken said with a playful smile. “You…” Wendell flared up but quickly suppressed his anger, forcing a dry smile. If you have nothing else, I’ll take my leave…” “Wait.” Ken stopped him. “The acquisition of Thaynorma Capital nearing completion. Don’t you have anything to say to me? Wendell stiffened, his face twitching He gritted his teeth and said, “I don’t understand what you mean. The project is now in your hands. What could I possibly have to say?” Ken smiled faintly and said. “In that case, just leave.” Wendell clenched his fists, said nothing, and quickly left. Melody watched Wendell’s car leave, then turned to Ken and asked, “Why does he seem so afraid of you? Doesn’t he have Astrid and Ulric backing him?” Ken didn’t answer and only said, “You’ll know in a week” Seeing that Ken didn’t want to explain, Melody wisely nodded and didn’t press further. But she vaguely remembered that Wendell seemed to have no presence later on After getting in the car, Wendell immediately called Astrid, saying in a flustered manner, “Astrid, the acquisition is almost complete, and your husband will be back soon. What should I do now?” Astrid replied impatiently, “Didn’t I just tell you? Money makes the world go round. I’m preparing the funds. Taynorma Capital took my money, so they won’t fail to deliver. Ken can’t offer a very low price, and as long as we promise to cover his losses, he won’t pass up the chance to make money by betraying you.” Wendell finally calmed down. “My future depends on you,” he said. Astrid said, “Alright. Just make sure you find someone skilled in sine–line acupuncture. I promise you’ll never have to worry about anything for the rest of your life.” Wendell said, “Don’t worry, as soon as the person from the forum logs in, I’ll set up a meeting!” Astrid ended the call, standing by the window watching Ken and Melody enter, a look of doubt on her face. Astrid thought. These two are supposed to have gotten their marriage certificate under Margaret’s orders. Why did their interaction seem so much like that of a real couple? Ken’s taste couldn’t be that bad, right?‘ With these doubts, Astrid turned and walked downstairs. She needed to know what Ken was up to. As soon as they entered, Margaret received the news and rushed downstairs, abandoning the flowers she was arranging. “You come over without any prior notice.” Margaret’s face was full of joy, but her tone carried a bit of reproach. Seeing Margaret’s delighted expression, Melody felt a twinge of guilt. She looked at Ken, silently asking when they would bring up the divorce. Ken, without even glancing at her, stepped forward. to support Margaret, saying, “It was a last–minute decision, so we didn’t have time to inform you. Next time we come, we’ll definitely tell you in advance.” Melody thought, ‘Next time?” She was even more puzzled. Weren’t they here to discuss divorce? Why was Ken following Margaret’s wishes? Using Ken’s support, Margaret sat steadily on the sofa, then gestured for Melody to sit beside her. With a cheerful smile, she said, “You two are just in time. A friend of Astrid’s brought over a lamb, and we’re having a roast lamb in the garden tonighti I was thinking of calling you, but I was worried you might be busy. I didn’t expect you to have such good timing, arriving just as the lamb is being prepared” Margaret loved lamb, but she hadn’t had any due to her illness. The “gift” from Astrid’s friend was perfect. Her previous dissatisfaction with Astrid for her role in the Ken’s predicament seemed forgotten. Elder people often deceive themselves. Melody knew Margaret didn’t want to believe that Astrid and Ulric had framed Ken, It seemed the investigation needed to be prioritized. As soon as Margaret finished speaking, Astrid’s voice came from the stairs. “What are you saying about me?” Astrid said. Margaret laughed and said, “You have sharp ears. I was just telling them your friend brought a lamb, and we’re having a roast tonight.” Astrid descended the stairs with a broad smile. “Oh, you two came back. I’ll have the chef slaughter the lamb now. Although it looks ugly, my friend assured me it tastes amazing, Melody, you must try it,” Astrid said. Melody sensed Astrid’s deliberate emphasis on “ugly,” and she responded with a smile. … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 178” »
Chapter 177 James didn’t want to suspect Janet. He wasn’t blind. He clearly saw that Janet’s expression as she watched Ken and Melody walk away looked like she wanted to devour someone, sending chills down his spine. He had never seen this side of Janet before. Given Janet’s bet on poaching Zack as a condition for Melody joning the company’s HR department, it was indeed hard not to suspect something related to Ford’s affair. Janet asked in confusion. “What do you want to ask? Go ahead.” James hesitated before saying, “Janet, I mentioned to you before about Miss Fox helping Zack’s grandfather with his illness. Have you told anyone else about it?” Janet’s expression froze, then she looked bewildered and said. “No. I didn’t tell anyone.” James asked, “Are you sure? Think carefully. Did you mention it to anyone unintentionally?” Janet furrowed her brow as if recalling, and after a moment, she shook her head and said, “No, I haven’t told anyone. It’s not exactly an interesting topic to bring up everywhere, is it?” After she finished speaking, Janet looked at James and asked, “Why are you suddenly asking me this?” James fumbled for words, but under Janet’s gaze, he had to say honestly, “Zack suddenly moved, and the reason seems to be that he found out Miss Fox was treating Ford and became suspicious of her motives.” Janet nodded, then suddenly asked, “Wait, James, are you suspecting me of deliberately leaking the information to preventi Melody from poaching Zack?” “I didn’t…” James couldn’t lie. His expression immediately betrayed him when he tried. “Well then…” Janet’s eyes filled with tears as she forced a bitter smile. “James, I considered you a friend, but is this what you think of me? I admit, I don’t like Melody because of the way she is. I always feel she’ll harm Ken, and I don’t trust her, But that doesn’t mean I’d ruin the chance for Zack to join us just because of Melody. I’ve dedicated so much to this company over the years thought you saw my efforts. Maybe I was mistaken.” “No… Janet, I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to doubt you. It’s just that so few people knew about this. James‘ face turned red as he explained, “I’m really sorry, Janet. I’ll never doubt you again! Please forget what I said and forgive me this once!” Janet smiled bitterly and said, “I don’t mean to blame you, but please don’t think of me as someone who lets personal feelings interfere with work.” James said, “I won’t. Ken won’t either. He’s just been busy and hasn’t had time to consider your feelings. You know he never lets personal feelings get in the way of business.” Janet nodded. “I understand. Go ahead, I want to be alone for a while.” James quickly nodded and left, afraid that saying more would only make things worse. As soon as James turned away, the grievance on Janet’s face vanished. Her expression turned cold, her eyes narrowing with a sharp, icy light. Janet thought, “So, Melody is already trying to drive a wedge between me and James? 1/3 Chapter 177 She wouldn’t let Melody succeed. Ken would drive himself. Melody was about to sit in the back sein when she heard Ken’s deep voice asking, “Am I your chaulleur?” Melody paused, hesitated for a second, then closed the door and sat in the passenger seat. The car sped away from Ximber Tech, heading toward the Swanson villa. Melody knew this trip to the Swanson family was to discuss the divorce. She had been worried that after the divorce, she and Ken might no longer be allies. But the recent events rekindled her hope of joining forces with Ken to deal with Ulric. While waiting at a red light, Ken glanced at Melody and couldn’t help but ask, “You don’t seem curious about Ximber Tech at all. Aren’t you curious why I founded this company and kept it a secret?” He wasn’t gossiping. It was just that Melody’s calm reaction was too unusual. Ken said. “Ifeel like you know more about me than I do about myself, including Ximber Tech.” “Well…” Melody felt a bit guilty. “It’s not that I’m not curious. I just think you’ll tell me if you want to. If you don’t want to, there’s no point in asking” This successfully dispelled Ken’s suspicion. He looked away, then after a moment of silence, said, “It started as an interest, then unintentionally grew from a small lab to a small company, and now into Ximber Tech. The Swanson family’s business is too dirty for my liking, and I don’t want to compete with Ulric Once I reclaim my mother’s Pearly Antiques, I’ll take my grandmother and cut ties with the Swanson family,” Melody was surprised, looking at Ken. She didn’t expect Ken to tell her this. These were things she didn’t know in her previous life, Hearing that Ken wanted to cut ties with the Swanson family, Melody couldn’t help but say, “Besides Margaret, I don’t like the Swanson family either. But you have a share in it. There’s no need to let Ulric take it all. Plus, he accused you of crippling your own brother. Are you willing to give the entire Swanson family to him? “To me, only my grandmother and my mother’s Pearly Antiques matter. What others think or say doesn’t matter. As for Ulric, as long as he doesn’t bother me, he can do as he likes, Ken said. “Your tolerance… If Ulric had half of it, he wouldn’t have done what he did,” Melody said. If Ulric knew that the Swanson family, which he schemed so hard to get, was something Ken didn’t even care about, he would be furious. Melody opened her mouth but didn’t continue to persuade Ken She knew that no matter how much Ken conceded, Ulric would still stop at nothing to eliminate him. Their war would never end until one of them was defeated. All Melody could do was wait for Ulric to make a move, wait for Ken to change his mind, and then join him to deal with Ulric … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 177” »
Chapter 176 “What I have to say involves her,” Ken said. This implied that Melody must stay. As soon as these words were spoken, Janet’s face turned livid, her eyes clouded with a cold and indifferent look. After the other executives left, Melody instinctively stood up and asked, “What involves me?” Ken glanced at her indifferently, his expression unchanged. “Starting today, you will be a member of the HR department.” “What?” Janet blurted out, her face full of shock and resistance. “Me?” Melody was also surprised and couldn’t help but point to her own nose, doubting what she heard. Janet quickly realized her outburst, bit her lip, and said, “Ken, we haven’t hired anyone for a long time. Bringing Miss Fox in so suddenly might make others uncomfortable. Janet, feeling a bit guilty, looked at Melody and forced a smile, saying, “Miss Fox, our company is just a small tech firm. I’m afraid someone as talented as you wouldn’t be interested, or perhaps it’s not quite your field of expertise?” As soon as the words were spoken, Melody felt Ken’s gaze fall upon her, seemingly asking with his eyes if she was willing. Melody was eager to join Ximber Tech, as it meant she would be allied with Ken in some way. Under Janet’s scrutinizing gaze, Melody promptly said, “Why wouldn’t I be interested? It’s an honor to join Ximber Tech. In fact, after touring the second–floor exhibition, I believe the company’s future is incredibly bright, and becoming the top in the Al tech industry is just around the corner. I’m really thrilled to be part of it!” People needed to be flexible. When it was time to flatter, she would do it without hesitation. Besides, she was being completely honest. Ken rarely saw this side of Melody. Normally, she was harsh. He smiled slightly, but his smile quickly faded, and his expression returned to its usual indifference. Ken said, “In that case, we’ll give you this opportunity.” “Ken!” Janet was anxious, stepping forward. “Miss Fox has never worked in the HR apartment. It’s probably not suitable for her to join us. Besides, she knows nothing about Al technology and might not be helpful. Shouldn’t we reconsider?” Ken looked at Janet with displeasure, his eyes cold Ken said, “Janet, I don’t want you bringing personal emotions into work.” Having her motives exposed, Janet quickly explained, Tm not bringing personal emotions into work. I’m considering it from the company’s perspective. We shouldn’t hire someone so casually, especially for an important department. You know, your identity mustn’t be exposed lightly, so every hire is crucial Melody said softly, “Miss Murphy, if you’re worried that I’ll reveal Ken’s identity, you don’t need to. James follows me twenty–four hours a day. If I tried to leak information, he would stop me immediately. In other words, I’m the least likely person to reveal this secret.” “Did you hear that?” Ken looked at Janet again. Janet bit her lip, still unwilling to back down. 1/3 ווד Chapter 176 “But Miss Fox has never worked in HR, has she? I don’t think you have the ability to handle this position.” Janet paused and said, “Unless you can prove through your actions that you have the capability. At that point, not only would I have no objections to you being in HR, but even if you became the deputy manager of the personnel department, I would have no objections.” Melody tilted her head and asked, “How do I prove it?” Janet, with a subtle smile, said, “Aren’t you trying to poach Zack? If you can get him, as the director, I’ll wholeheartedly welcome you to join us.” “Alright!” Melody nodded decisively. “The day I poach Zack will be the day I join the company. I hope you, Miss Murphy. will keep your word then.” Janet smiled slightly and said. “Miss Fox, don’t speak too soon. It would be embarrassing if you can’t recruit Zack.” Her face showed a confident smugness that Melody instantly caught. Melody’s eyes narrowed coldly as a suspicion flashed in her mind. She thought, ‘Could it be that Janet leaked the information about Ford?” If that was the case, she really overestimated Janet and felt ashamed of her. But Melody didn’t show any of this and said calmly, “Whether I can or not, just wait and see. Janet looked away disdainfully but noticed Ken studying her, as if seeing through all her ulterior motives. She averted her gaze in panic, asking nervously, “Ken, what is it?” Ken said. “Janet, I hope you’re genuinely considering the company’s interests. Otherwise, I’ll question your ability to hold your current position.” Janet felt a chill down her spine, her lips trembling before she bit down hard. She said, “I’m truly doing everything for the company. Why don’t you believe me? I’ve been with you from the start, building this company. Are you doubting me now over a newcomer?” Janet struggled to control her emotions, yet managed to release just the right amount, making her appear extremely restrained while still making the anger in her heart impossible to ignore. She looked truly wronged. Ken’s thin lips moved as if to speak but said nothing. After a moment of silence, he sighed, Then let’s go with what you agreed upon. Once Melody proves her capability, she’ll become the deputy manager of the HR Janet got what she wanted, feeling slightly relieved, and turned to smile at Melody. That smile carried a triumph only Melody could understand. Melody remained expressionless, not wanting to engage in the silent provocation After the HR manager left, Janet turned to Ken and said, “Your trimmed eyebrows look nice and make you look more energetic. I should do it every month.” … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 176” »
Chapter 175 If Melody hadn’t been reborn, she would definitely be screaming with joy right now. So, it was not that the products weren’t impressive enough. It was just that she had experienced most of these things before. The only thing that surprised her was the ward, With such a ward, doctors wouldn’t even need to do rounds anymore. But Melody was still very surprised, not by the products, but by the fact that the owner of Ximber Tech was Ken. Melody hadn’t fully processed this information. yet. Melody was very much looking forward to seeing Ulric’s reaction when he found out that Ken was the owner of Ximber Tech. That expression will surely be priceless. After all, in two years, the market value of Ximber Tech would far exceed that of I the Swanson Group In other words, Ken wouldn’t need to pay any attention to the to the current business giant, the Swanson Group. No wonder whenever Ken mentioned Ulric, he was always indifferent, without a trace of jealousy. He really didn’t need to be jealous of Ulric. On the other side, James was carefully observing Melody’s changing expressions and couldn’t help but become more curious. James asked, “Miss Fox, what are you thinking about? Are you paying attention to the tour?” Melody snapped back to reality, just about to respond when her phone suddenly rang with a WhatsApp notification Ever since Ken added her on WhatsApp, he liked to contact her through it. She pressed the answer button, and Ken’s cold voice came through: “Where are you?” Melody said. “On the second–floor exhibition area.” Ken said, “Come to the office floor to find me.” With that, he ended the call without waiting for Melody’s response. Melody conveyed Ken’s message to James, who couldn’t help but feel a bit jealous. Ken had changed. He no longer contacted James first for anything James couldn’t understand what was so special about Melody this made Ken value her so much. James led the way silently with a stiff face. Melody followed James and wondered, “What’s with his attitude now?‘ Melody realized she didn’t understand what young men were thinking nowadays. They soon arrived at the office floor, and James led her to Ken’s office. As the office door opened, Melody expected Ken to be alone inside, but instead, there were five or six people standing in 1/3 Chapter 175 ΠΕΡΙ ΤΟΥΣ. She immediately noticed Janet standing closest to Ken. Janet was dressed in a black business suit, with meticulously applied makeup and her long hair held up with a hairpin, seemingly ready to fall at any moment. A blend of laziness and professionalism came together harmoniously in her appearance. Undeniably, although she wasn’t as pretty as Mabel, Ja As Melody sized up Janet, Janet also noticed her. was more popular with men. The moment their eyes met, Janet’s expression turned to one of disdain, a flash of surprise and jealousy in her eyes. She clearly did not expect to see Melody here. Melody averted her gaze to Ken, noticing that since they parted at the restaurant, he seemed to have intentionally dressed up, his hair neatly combed, his eyebrows trimmed, looking both sharp and dignified. He didn’t notice Melody coming in, and his handsome face was expressionless as he lowered his head to write something on paper. He said coldly, “Redo this product. Our design principle is user comfort, not these flashy gimmicks!” The people standing, including Janet, responded in unison, “Yes” Melody felt it was inappropriate to disturb them. Melody was about to leave when she accidentally stepped on James behind her. “Ouch… James inhaled sharply in pain. The sound caught Ken’s attention, making the high–ranking officials who hadn’t noticed her turn to look curiously, Feeling awkward, Melody apologized, “Sorry for disturbing. I’ll leave now… She turned to go, but Ken said, “No need, sit on the sofa with James and wait” … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 175” »
Chapter 174 Melody smiled at him. Although she was smiling, there was no warmth in her eyes, which made people inexplicably fearful. James could not help but think of Ken’s expression when Ken sent him to and his heart trembled uncontrollably. Melody’s side. At that time, he felt the same way, James swallowed hard. Hurriedly restraining his complaints, he said, “Let’s get in the car first.” Involuntarily, his tone softened quite a bit. Only then did Melody look away. She bent forward and got into the car. This situation made James berate himself for being useless. He thought. It’s fine to be so timid in front of Mr. Ken, but why am I also so useless in front of Melody, a young girl who returns from the countryside?’ He slapped his head and got into the car in frustration. Melody didn’t stay idle after getting into the car. She used her phone to check for information about Ruby, Ruby graduated from Alfenia University, the top university in Halcyon. She was a native of Silverlake. Shortly after graduating, she got married to Mason Taylor, the second son of the Taylor family. Mason doted on his wife a lot. He was worried that Ruby wouldn’t be used to living in Insterimond, so he had been living. with her in Silverlake after their marriage. He was now in charge of the import and export trade of the medical equipment produced by the Taylor family. The information online was very limited, and that was all she could find out However, Melody’s attention was focused on the date when the two of them got married. They are a loving couple that has been married for six years, yet they still have no children?‘ she thought. She made a mental note of this information. Just then, the car came to a stop. Melody looked out of the car window and realized that their destination was not the headquarters of the Swanson Group, but a small office building that was also located in the CBD. On the office building, prominently displayed were the golden words “Ximber Tech.” “Kimber Tech?” Melody asked James in confusion. Why are we here? Aren’t we supposed to pick up Ken?” After Melody asked, she saw James’s face darken at a speed visible to the naked eye through the rearview mirror. He said in a muffled voice, “This is Mr. Ken’s property. Only a few trusted aides know about it. Even Margaret is unaware.” Melody looked up in surprise and said, “Ximber Tech is Ken’s property?” James looked at her in puzzlement and said, “Why? Miss Fox, you have only been back from the countryside for a month, right? Why do you sound like you’ve heard of our company…” Melody cleared her throat and didn’t respond. She thought, “Not only have I heard of it, but in my previous life I even wanted to help Ulric rope in Ximber Tech. But 1/3 Chapter 174 before the plan started, I died tragically on the operating table. But I truly didn’t know that Ken is the owner of Ximber Tech. Ximber Tech! In the future, they’ll dominate a large part of Halcyon’s business world. Almost everyone will have Ximber Tech’s products at home. Right now, though, Ximber Tech is still relatively unknown. But if I remember correctly, by the end of this year, the X–series products developed by Ximber Tech will stun the entire Halcyon. No. It should be said that they will stun the entire world. Melody’s heart skipped a beat. She was glad that she had not had the chance to was glad that she had not had the chance to rope in the owner of Ximber Tech in her previous life. Otherwise, I’d have helped Ulric to rope in Ken, she thought. “That’d be an incredibly audacious move. Melody secretly managed her shock. Feigning nonchalance, she said, “I’m usually more interested in tech products, so I heard of Ximber Tech when I was in the countryside.” When James heard this, smugness was written all over his face. He let out a snort and raised his proud chin, saying, “Miss Fox, I didn’t expect you to be so forward–looking. I tell you what. The future will definitely be the world of technology, and the leader of future tech products will surely be our Ximber Tech.” As James spoke, his tone involuntarily softened. This was because Ken never allowed him to be too arrogant and ostentatious. Just when James thought Melody would scoff, he saw Melody seriously nod in agreement. “You’re right,” she said. “The leader of future tech products will surely be Ximber Tech.” Mélody looked so certain. If James didn’t know Melody, he would have nearly believed that she knew what the future would look like. Melody asked expectantly, “Can I take a tour of your company?” “Sure, cough!” James cleared his throat and stopped boasting, leading her toward the front desk. The receptionist was dressed very plainly and had a friendly smile, unlike the previous receptionist at the Swanson Group/ Upon seeing James, the receptionist smiled and said, “Mr. Deeds the leaders are having a meeting upstairs. It’ll probably take another ten minutes before it ends. Are you late or do you not intend to attend the meeting?” James shrugged and said, “I’m just here to pick someone–up and show someone around for a casual tour.” “Okay,” the receptionist said before looking at Melody and pointing in a direction, gesturing for her to take the elevator to go upstairs. James pressed the elevator button for the second floor. After getting out of the elevator, he explained to Melody as he led the way. “The first floor is the reception area, he said. “The second floor is the exhibition area, and the third floor houses the design department. There are very few people here, though. This is just our branch. The headquarters is much larger and it’s located at Insterimond. The fourth floor is for the marketing and sales departments, and the fifth floor is the office area, where meetings are held. I’ll take you to the exhibition area to take a look. The other parts are similar to regular companies.” “Okay. Melody said. She then asked, “Which area does Miss Murphy oversee in your company?” “Business and design, James … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 174” »
Chapter 173 James asked in puzzlement, “Wait? What are waiting for?” “Wait for Ford to come looking for me,” Melody said. T’ve been coming here every day recently, and I believe it hasn’t been in vain. It’s just that waiting is not the best way to solve the problem… After pausing for a moment, she added, “I’ll look for Zack directly tomorrow.” James was shocked. “You’re going to look for him?” he said. “He probably won’t want to see you, right?” “Not necessarily. Melody said with a faint smile. “Don’t underestimate a woman’s abilities “A woman’s abilities?” James said, involuntarily glancing at Melody up and down. He thought. If it were Miss Murphy, Zack would probably fall for the honey trap. But if it’s Melody… forget it. Zack not being scared into having nightmares is considered a good outcome. There’s no denying that when it comes to looks, Miss Murphy completely outshines Miss Fox Melody could guess what James was thinking from his expression, but she couldn’t be bothered to explain. She immediately called James to drive off to Herbathrive. The car soon arrived at the entrance of Herbathrive. She asked James to wait outside while she walked toward As soon as Melody entered. David welcomed her enthusiastically like a puppy waggingi its tail. Herbathrive. He said. “Miss Fox! Has the medicine been delivered?” Melody nodded noncommittally and went straight to the backyard, where she found Beverly Beverly was in a much better mood than that day. She even smiled gently when she saw Melody. “Hey Melody, you’re here,” she said. “Colin just mentioned you earlier.” Melody sat down opposite Beverly. After routinely taking Beverly’s pulse, she asked, “Mr. Herbert has been mentioning me. Where is he?” “He went to buy groceries for me, saying he wants to nourish my stomach through diet first,” Beverly said. As soon as she finished speaking, Colin returned. Melody did not waste any words. She immediately handed the prescription she had written to Colin. Colin hurriedly took it. After reading the prescription, his eyes seemed to glow as he looked at her. He said. “Miss Fox, you, you’re amazing… Truly worthy of being the student whom Mr. Parker highly favors! This prescription of yours is not much different from the prescription I wrote myself, but the few extra medicinal herbs you wrote are simply the finishing touch! The efficacy of this prescription immediately improves!” Colin’s tone was incredibly excited, his voice even trembling- Beverly, who was beside them, did not know medicine, but hearing Colin say that made her happy too. After all, this prescription would be used to save her life. “Miss Fox, I didn’t expect you to be so talented at such a young age,” Colin said. “I’m really not worthy of you calling me “Master If you don’t mind, I’ll call you “Master‘ from now on.” Melody said helplessly. “Mr. Herbert, I’m going to be really bashful if you call me that. Besides, when I was by my master’s side in the past, I only learned theoretical knowledge. Most of the time, I watched him practice. My practical skills are not as good as yours. I hope you won’t be stingy with sharing and will teach me more in the future.” 13 Beverly liked Melody a tot, thinking. This young girl is very capable, yet she is good–tempered and humble She smiled at Colin and Melody, saying, “You two don’t have to insist on calling each other Master. Melody, from now on, you can call him ‘Colin‘, and he’ll call you ‘Melody. As for me, you can call me Bev. No one should be called ‘Master. This form of address was very intimate. Melody couldn’t wait to get closer to her talent spotter in Silverlake during her previous life. She immediately agreed. After chatting for a while. Beverly felt a little sleepy and went to rest. Melody stopped smiling and said seriously, “After checking Bev’s pulse carefully this time, I found that her physical condition is very frail, prone to internal chills yet easily gets inflamed. According to traditional medicine, it’s a case of imbalance. If we rely solely on my prescription for treatment, it will work, but the effect will be very slow, Colin quickly asked, “So based on what you said, how should we treat her?” “I suggest that she drink my prescription while combining it with modern medicine treatment,” Melody said. “Her body can’t withstand chemotherapy, so I suggest that after I regulate her health for half a month, she should immediately undergo surgery. After the surgery, it will take at least a month and at most three months to recover completely.” Colin was against modern medicine. He frowned and said, “Surgery is harmful to the body. It’s fast, but.. reason modern “Colin, if you trust me, it’s best to do as I say,” Melody said. “Traditional medicine is profound, but there’s a medicine has developed so quickly. I hope you can acknowledge the capabilities of modern medicine in treating cancer.” After Melody persuaded him for a while, Colin finally nodded out of love for Beverly. Then let’s not use this prescription for her now,” Melody said. 11 rewrite the prescription and let her regulate her health for half a month to build a good foundation. This way, her vitality won’t be overly weakened during the surgery.” “Alright,” Colin said. “Let’s do as you say.” After the two of them finished chatting, Melody’s phone dinged with a notification sound. She glanced downward and saw that it was a message from James, urging her to set off to meet Ken. Only then did Melody realize that it was already past four o’clock in the afternoon. She quickly stood up and said goodbye to Colin, … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 173” »
Chapter 172 Although Melody had learned more about traditional medicine from her master, she preferred to treat cancer with modern medicine. However. Beverly’s cancer was still in its early stages, so it was more appropriate to treat it with a combination of traditional medicine and modern medicine. Just as she finished writing the prescription for treatment, the taxi arrived at Herbathrive. After picking up the medicine, she returned to the car and gave the driver Zack’s address. About half an hour later, the car stopped again. Melody put away the pen and paper and got out of the car. He bumped into James, who had just parked the car. She took the initiative to greet him, saying, “Hey, you’re here.” During this period of spending time with him. Melody sensed that James was a reliable person, albeit with an awkward personality. He seemed to be quite appreciative of her, but he often put on an expression of disgust. “What exactly is he feeling awkward about?‘ she thought, still unable to figure out. After greeting him, she saw James once again put on a look of strong dislike. With a grim expression, he questioned, “Miss Fox, what schemes are you plotting against Mr. Ken behind my back again?” “Schemes?” Melody asked in puzzlement, “Why would you say that? I didn’t do anything to him. On the contrary, he almost caused me to lose a friend.” James asked in disbelief, “You said you didn’t do anything. Why did Mr. Ken ask you to go to his company then?” “What’s wrong with going to the company?” Melody said, feeling even more puzzled. “It’s not my first time going there. you forget the last time I went? Janet and you were both there that day.” James looked at her in shock and said, “Are you talking about the Swanson Group’s headquarters?” “Of course, duh,” Melody said. Upon hearing this, James fell silent. Did He thought, “The company that Mr. Ken wants me to bring Melody to is a branch in Silverlake of the tech company he secretly founded, but Melody seems genuinely unaware. Plus, she looks confused. She doesn’t seem like she’s pretending. He could not help but mutter inwardly. Could it be that I’ve misunderstood Melody?‘ “Forget it,” he said as he waved. “Important matters take priority. Let’s go to Zack’s house first.” Melody looked baffled, but she did not overthink things. She just chalked it up to his ‘awkwardness acting up again, so she put this matter at the back of her mind and walked toward unit 15, carrying the medicine bag which was still warm. Ford, who had always welcomed her at the entrance of the alley was not there. Melody found it a little strange, but she did not dwell on it. She walked to the door and knocked, saying, “Ford! It’s Melody. I’m here!* However, the door was tightly shut, and no one came out to open it. She couldn’t help but mutter, “That’s strange. ‘Ford has a bad back and walks slowly, but things aren’t so bad that he doesn’t even open the door after five minutes have Chapter 172 passed, she thought. “Could it be that he’s taking a nap!” she said. She reached out and knocked on the door with her palm again. This time, the door of the house next door opened, and an old n walked out with a handheld fan. “Young lady, are you looking for Ford?” he asked. Melody quickly nodded and said, “Yeah, I’m looking for Ford. Ise not at home?” The old man shook his handheld fan and said, “He moved out yesterday. It seems like he won’t be coming back to stay for Melody’s heart skipped a beat, a sense of foreboding rising with her, She hurriedly walked forward and asked carefully, “Sir, can you tell me why Ford suddenly moved out?” The old man said. “Um… I’m not entirely sure about it either. But I heard them arguing, saying something about liars… Ford was then forcefully taken away by his grandson. Even his luggage was parked this morning by some people they called over. Neither of them showed up.” He rambled on. “That luggage took two trucks to transport! Those people took so much stuff. It’s uncertain when both of them will come back. Maybe they’ll never come back.” His speech was somewhat incoherent. Melody managed to grasp it with some effort. She then bowed to thank him. “Thank you,” she said. “We got it.” As she spoke, she took out a pen and paper from her handbag, quickly wrote down her cell phone number, and handed the paper along with a twenty–dollar bill to the old man. “Sir, if they move back, can you give me a call?” she said. “My number is written on this piece of paper. Also, this 20 dollars is my reward for you. “Ah, well…” The old man refused for a while, then nimbly accepted the money. Tll definitely call you first thing once they move back” Melody said. “Okay. Thank you, Sir,” … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 172” »
Chapter 171 Hearing Wilmot’s words, Melody was slightly stunned. She thought, ‘Is Wilmot confessing to me? But that’s impossible, clearly haven’t restored my appearance yet. There’s no way he’d have feelings for me with such looks. In my previous life, I was back in Silverlake for two years, and apart from Ulric’s purposeful advances, no man confessed to me.” She really did not know how to respond to such a confession. After thinking about it, Melody bit her lower lip and said, “Wilmot, I’m really not worthy of you in my current looks, so I’m very sorry. But I’m willing to continue being a friend to you and Shane. I’m very sorry. I really… can’t reciprocate your feelings. She had too much to do, and a lot of it was dangerous. She didn’t want to involve anyone who genuinely cared about her. Besides, she had always treated Wilmot as a friend and had even used him. She had never considered romantic feelings between them. She was touched, but feelings could not be forced, even if she really liked Shane. Wilmot’s eyes darkened, and the last bit of light gradually dissipated. But it all ended there. His feelings for Melody were merely fondness, not love. After all, they had only known each other for less than a month, and the number of times they had met was few and far between. However, disappointment was inevitable. “Okay, Wilmot said. Ending the conversation without further elaboration, he waved and said, “Goodbye, Melody.” Although the way he addressed her had been reverted, the feeling was completely different now. “Goodbye, Melody said. She watched Wilmot get into the car. She only looked away when the car completely disappeared into the traffic. As she turned around, she was surprised to see Ken standing at the door and looking at her, She could not quite understand the meaning of his gaze. It seemed to carry a hint of puzzlement mixed with a sense of inquiry. ‘But what is he puzzled about? she thought. ‘And what is he trying to figure out? Melody smirked and asked bluntly, “Mr. Swanson, it turns out that your hobby is listening in on other people’s conversations, huh?” But Ken was not angry. He spread his hands and said, “Who said I was listening in on your conversations? I just came out to get some fresh air. If that’s considered listening, I was listening openly.” He had a look of absolute denial. Melody simply asked, “What did you hear?” Ken did not hide anything and said truthfully, “I started listening in on your convo from the point he confessed to you.” Mélody muttered inwardly, ‘So, that means he didn’t overhear Wilmot say he was jealous, right?” After being conflicted for two seconds, she decided to forget what Wilmot had said. She said to Ken expressionlessly, “Call O Chapter 171 me after you finish your work in the afternoon. I’ll go with you to the Swanson family’s home.” Just as she was about to leave after speaking, Ken called out to her to stop her from leaving and said arrogantly, “Give me your WhatsApp account.” Melody gave him a puzzled look. He met her puzzled gaze and said, “It’s too much trouble to call Melody did not overthink things. She quickly added Ken on WhatsApp. Then, she hailed a taxi and left. Meanwhile, inside the restaurant, executives from Taynorma Capital exchanged glances around the table. From the moment Ken entered, the presence he exuded was especially terrifying, especially after coming back from the restroom Those who didn’t know might have thought he had finished eating someone in the restroom. Seeing Ken walk out of the restroom and head straight for the exit, several executives instinctively wanted to follow him, bur they were stopped by Owen. Several people asked in confusion, “Owen, he left just like that. We’re not going to chase after him, huh? He doesn’t take us seriously at all!” Yes. He’s the same age as my son, but he’s even more arrogant than his dad!” “Shut up, all of you!” Owen scolded coldly. “I don’t think he left just like that. He won’t be so disrespectful to us.” “Why did he suddenly go out then… “I don’t know either, but I figure he will definitely come back, Owen said. He sensed that Ken’s state today seemed to be related to the people at the table where he went to ask about the dishes. He thought, “But whether it’s related to Wilmot or the ugly woman, I don’t know! As he spoke, footsteps could be heard at the door, Everyone quickly looked up. It was Ken. He had returned. “Mr. Swanson,” Owen said. He immediately put on a smile and stood up, clearly sensing that Ken’s cold demeanor had significantly softened. He thought, “Wilmot and that woman went out earlier as well. Could it be that Ken’s mood really has something to do with them? I have to investigate this matter properly when I return. He concealed his thoughts and asked with a smile, “Is the restaurant too stuffy, so you went out for some fresh air?” “Mhm,” Ken replied. He then bent forward and returned to his seat. As he sat down, the table immediately … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 171” »