Melanie only averted her gaze after Lily's car disappeared into the distance. She turned to hold Frank's arm as she said, "You promised you would give me what I want."
"What's wrong?" Frank said, patting her cheek.
"I want to ruin Lily so badly that she would never want to be in the public's eyes again!" Although Lily's car was nowhere in sight now, Melanie turned again to stare into the distance with resentment in her gaze.
Frank's eyes followed her gaze. Smiling, he said, "I heard you two were classmates before. Is that right?"
"Yeah, but I hate her more than anyone.” Melanie did not hide her emotions when speaking to Frank.
"Why?"
"Back when we were still in university, all my lecturers loved her, and they would give her all the opportunities. Why? I am talented as well! She would always shine brighter whenever we participated in the same contests. Even when it comes to love, she..." Melanie paused for a moment before continuing, "I will never succeed with her around! She will always steal the limelight from me!"
She added, "You saw it too. Why did we have to meet her here in Middle Valley? She flew here first-class and even had a luxurious car as her ride. Why does
everyone treat her so nicely when her name is already tainted? She's even involved in a lawsuit! This is so unfair!"
Smiling, Frank put his hand on her shoulder, massaging it lightly. "She might be luckier than most, but your luck isn’t that bad either. You met me."
Upon hearing what he said, Melanie felt slightly better and snuggled into his embrace. "You have to help me! You'll do that, right?"
"I told you that you'll get what you want as long as I am satisfied with what you give me," he said profoundly, kissing her hair.
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