Chapter 14 Melanie picked her ear . " Prof . Calderon , what about your manners ? " You Winona's face kept changing , and that anger just got stuck there . Bethany and Evander felt really good about it . Just as they thought ! Someone like Winona , only Melanie could handle . Look how mad she was , her face kept switching from green to purple . Like a walking color wheel . But Bethany mostly just felt sorry for Melanie . She didn't expect that Melanie had such a hard time those years . Her precious granddaughter , whom she cherished so much , actually had to pick food from the trash to survive . If it weren't for Ruby , Mel probably wouldn't even be in this world anymore , right ? Thinking of this, Bethany felt even more grateful to Ruby . She had to find a chance to thank Ruby properly . " Melanie , you didn't have to be so hostile to Mom . You hadn't been with her for so many years , she just didn't know how to get along with you ... " Estelle hadn't even started to say her piece when Melanie suddenly turned her head , " What ? You want to lecture me ? " " I ... " Estelle's words suddenly got stuck in her throat, and she couldn't say anything . She saw with her own eyes when Simon was teaching Melanie and kicked her so hard she coughed up blood . Melanie was acting like a lunatic . If she said one more word , she'd probably get kicked too . Estelle stopped talking . Simon , who had a bandage on , wanted to say something , but when he saw Melanie's light glance , he quickly lowered his head and ate . The wounds on my body hadn't healed yet , so I didn't want to get new ones for now . Melanie was very satisfied . She just walked over and sat down next to Bethany . She had already eaten and wasn't hungry , but she still sat quietly by Bethany's side and kept her company while she ate . After dinner , Alberto , who had been silent the whole time , suddenly spoke up , " MR Group just launched a new project . This project is worth a billion . If we get it , the Rasmussen family's position in Atlanta will go up another level . But MR Group's requirements are really high . The company made over a dozen proposals , and all of them got rejected . Do any of you have a better idea ? " As soon as Alberto said that , Simon lowered his head even more . The Rasmussen family always wanted to work with MR Group , but whether it was the small projects before or the big one worth a billion now , every proposal the Rasmussen family sent over got turned down . For this project , he worked overtime for a whole month and came up with a plan he thought was perfect . But he didn't expect that the 09:30 6.5 % < Chapter 14 other side looked at it for less than two minutes and gave their answer : Nothing new , no value in working together . This was a huge blow to him . Alberto really valued this project , and Simon was pretty disappointed because his proposals kept getting rejected . So , that's why he let someone in the family handle the plan . Whoever landed this contract could take the director position at the company . Menu Simon worked hard for so many years , but he was just a department manager . He wanted to try again , but Alberto already didn't give him a chance . " MR Group ? " Melanie leaned back in her chair and spoke with interest . Bethany glanced sideways , " Mel , do you want to give it a try ? " " Her ? " Winona sneered , " Mom , are you out of your mind ? Melanie , who was raised by a nightclub hostess and didn't even finish high school , you think she could come up with a ten - billion project plan ? The Rasmussen family had more than a dozen plans rejected in a row , and you want her to take some trash over there ? Are you trying to completely ruin the Rasmussen family's chances ? " Bethany's face suddenly fell . Estelle noticed she looked pale and quickly said , " Grandma , I know you love Melanie , but this isn't a joke . This is about the company's future . We can't afford to make mistakes . Let's wait for next time , when there's a smaller project , and let her try then . " Bethany looked at her with a blank face and didn't say anything . Estelle turned her head to look at Alberto and smiled , " Dad , I just graduated from high school , but my mom hired teachers to teach me business stuff since I was little . I can give this plan a try . " " Heh . " Evander sneered , " My sister couldn't have a chance to make mistakes , but you could ? Estelle , you really have some nerve . " Estelle felt a bit wronged , " Evander , I didn't look down on Melanie , and I didn't want to take risks . When Simon was working on the plan , I saw it . I thought I could do it . Plus , I've learned more business stuff than Melanie for sure . This is a one - billion project , we can't just let her mess around with it , right ? " Evander was just about to snap back , but Estelle said , " I don't know what I did wrong . Evander , you never liked me , but you have to believe me , I always meant well for the Rasmussen family . " Estelle looked like she was about to cry , and Winona suddenly felt really sorry for her . She shouted angrily , " Evander , have you lost your mind enough yet ? What level is Esty ? And Melanie ? Can she even compare to Esty ? Don't think you can bully Esty just because you're my son . " " Hey , I really ... " Evander was about to snap back , but Bethany suddenly slammed the table , " Have you two argued enough ? " The villa got quiet right away . Bethany glanced at everyone with a gloomy look and said coldly , " Since this project was so important to the Rasmussen family , it shouldn't have been left to just one person . All the Rasmussen family's grandkids , whether they're capable or not , should come up with a plan . The honor and disgrace of the Rasmussen family belong to everyone , not just one person . Got it ? " " Got it . " The other grandchildren of the Rasmussen family all happily said okay . They weren't as promising as the people in the main family . 09:30 6.5 % < Chapter 14 Good things always used to go to the main branch , but now everyone could join in , which meant they had a chance to be noticed . Only Estelle kept her head down , her fingers clenched tightly into a fist . How could she not know , Bethany just didn't want her to get all the benefits herself . Obviously , if she worked out the plan by herself , she might have gotten the project , and all the credit would have been hers . But now everyone was asked to come up with a plan , and no matter whose plan got picked , the honor belonged to everyone . Bethany really was biased ! Menuj " Mel ! " Bethany held Melanie's hand and smiled kindly , " It was okay if you didn't know . It was good to learn more things with everyone . Grandma just wanted you to have something to do . " Bethany's attitude toward Melanie was just plain enviable . But nobody dared to say anything . Melanie was quiet for a moment and said , " Grandma wanted the Rasmussen family to get this project ? " Bethany said , " Of course we hoped for it , a billion - dollar project isn't a small thing . No matter how good the Rasmussen family is , we still need better projects to support us . But you don't have to feel any pressure , just treat it as a learning experience . It's fine if you can't come up with a plan , just watch and learn more . After a while , Grandma will arrange for you to join the company. With me here , the Rasmussen family can take care of you for a lifetime . " Melanie felt warm inside and smiled , " Then - give it to the Rasmussen family . " " What ? " Bethany paused for a second . " I gave the ten - billion project to the Rasmussen family , " Melanie said . " Whatever Grandma wanted , I gave it to you . " " Melanie , what kind of daydream are you having ? " Winona was totally shocked by what Melanie said . " That's the MR Group , an international top financial group . Who do you think you are ? You think you can just decide to give the project to the Rasmussen family ? Do you think you're the chairman of MR Group or something ? " Melanie leaned back in her chair , her voice really lazy , " You got it right , I'm the chairman of MR Group . " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!