Chapter 15 When Melanie said this , the Rasmussen family fell into a brief silence . Everyone looked at Melanie like she was an idiot . They really didn't expect it - Melanie was actually so shameless , she even dared to say she was the chairman of MR Group ? Did she actually know what kind of thing MR Group really was ? That was a top international financial group . It wasn't domestic , it was international ! International big financial groups , that was something countless people could only look up to . Don't even mention the Rasmussen family , even Chicago's top family , the Fulton family , couldn't get close to the MR Group . What was Melanie , anyway ? Still wanted to mess with MR Group ? Was she crazy ? After a moment of silence , Winona was the first to snap out of it . She got really mad right away , " Melanie , what kind of nonsense is going on in your head all day ? Chairman of MR Group ? You really dare to say that ? Aren't you afraid they'll send you a lawyer's letter ? " Estelle chuckled and said , " Sis , I know you just got back and want to prove yourself to the family , but you don't have to say everything out loud . The chairman of MR Group is someone a lot of people want to meet but can't . Even Dad has tried to see him many times , but the answer was always ' no '. " Estelle glanced at Melanie , obvious sarcasm in her eyes , " If you want to learn about business , I can teach you , but don't say things like that again . If someone with bad intentions spreads it , the chairman of MR Group might really hold our Rasmussen family responsible . " Melanie crossed her arms and looked at Estelle with a half - smile , then turned her eyes to Alberto . " Dad wants to see me ? Go ahead , what does he want ? If it's not too much , since I've got your blood in me , I'll say yes . " Alberto , " ... " Winona , " ... " Estelle , " ... " Was this guy in his right mind ? I already told her to stop bragging like that , but she actually got addicted to acting it out . Even Bethany and Evander , who had always doted on Melanie , just stood there with their mouths'open and couldn't say a word . The atmosphere got tense again . After a long while , Bethany cleared her throat and said awkwardly , " Mel , Grandma knew you were filial . I was already really happy that you could come back and stay with me . Stuff like this ... ahem , just don't say it again next time . " She wasn't blaming Melanie , it's just that there were a lot of weird things in this house . 09:30 6.9 % < Chapter 15 Menu If what Melanie said got out , MR Group would probably really hold her responsible . Evander came back to his senses then , tugged on Melanie's sleeve , and said quietly , " Mel , I know Warren spoils you and he's willing to give you anything you want , but MR Group really isn't something Warren can handle . Be careful what you say . " Melanie said seriously , " I'm telling the truth . " Evander , ... " Mel ! I begged you not to say it . If the real chairman of MR Group found out , and slapped you in the face right there , that wouldn't look good . I was looking out for you , but in front of the chairman of MR Group , that still wasn't enough ! " Enough ! " Alberto glanced at Melanie , " I don't care what you used to be like . Once you went back to the Rasmussen family , you should've watched your words and actions . Don't say things you shouldn't . " Estelle gave Melanie a proud look . Dad never cared about any of the kids in this family . Who said what , did what , he never saw it . In his eyes , there was only interest . He only looked at the kid who could bring him benefits . Melanie was still the first one who got scolded by Dad . Estelle was in a great mood and said to Alberto like she was making a vow , " Dad , don't worry , I'm really confident about this plan . I'll go to MR Group tomorrow and try to get a chance to meet the chairman of MR Group . " Alberto shot her a sideways glance , his face still cold . " Anyone can talk big . I want results . " Estelle's face froze . " Yes , I would definitely make it . " Bethany glanced at Estelle , her face didn't look so good . She's never liked Estelle . Self - interest and scheming were written all over her face . If she really landed the MR Group deal this time , it would probably be hard to send her out of the Rasmussen family . But this project was really important to the Rasmussen family . Estelle really was the one Winona focused on training since she was little , and she really did have a fifty percent chance of success . She had to let Estelle try . Just thinking about it made me upset . Melanie saw that Bethany was upset , took her hand , and said , " Grandma , don't worry . I'll bring the contract to you tomorrow ." Bethany patted Melanie's hand , gave a wry smile , and didn't say anything . 09:30 6.9 % < Chapter 15 If Melanie hadn't been sent away by Winona back then , she would've been an amazing person now . I didn't tell those lies just to make her happy . She knew Melanie meant well , but she couldn't crush the kid's good intentions . Forget it , as long as Melanie was happy . This meal was unusually quiet . Bethany was in a bad mood and went upstairs early after dinner . Winona got annoyed as soon as she saw Melanie and just grabbed her bag and left . Alberto didn't want to talk much to those kids and went to the study . Melanie was about to leave when someone suddenly grabbed her sleeve . Menu Melanie looked back . Elaina Rasmussen handed her a drawing with a timid look and said , " Cousin , welcome home , this is my gift for you . " Melanie took the painting , a bit surprised . Elaina actually drew her . She was in a tight leather outfit , her beautiful hair loose down her back . She stood under the tree , and the moonlight fell on her, giving her a seductive and mysterious look. She had seen plenty of good paintings . Elaina's wasn't perfect , but it had soul and promise . " I - I know it's not that good , " Elaina said softly . " I just wanted to give you a gift , but ... this is all I can give . If you don't like it , just throw it away . " Melanie looked up at Elaina . Elaina was her cousin , the daughter of her eldest aunt , Nathaly Rasmussen . One year younger than her . Nathaly used to be a top actress , but she quit acting after marrying the rich guy Orlando . Nathaly had a son and a daughter . Life was supposed to go smoothly , but for her , it was really tough . Her mother - in - law liked to make rules and said she had to do all the housework herself . Her husband gave her 20,000 a month for living expenses . Her son thought she was a useless housewife . She and Elaina had a really hard time in that house . In Melanie's memory , when she was a kid , every time Nathaly came back to the Rasmussen's villa , there was always a trace of sadness on her face . She rarely talked to the family , and Melanie wasn't close to her . It was Elaina who always liked to follow her around since she was little , always calling her cousin . After Melanie was sent away by Winona , she occasionally thought of Elaina , but not much . Dano 09:30 AD Google AdMob Support genuine reading GoodShort - Short Dramas Hub 6.9 % C Install > < Chapter 15 After all , she had been closest to Evander since she was a kid . Menu This time when she went back to the Rasmussen's villa , she noticed Nathaly and Elaina right away . She didn't really know much about Nathaly , just heard Evander mention it once . It seemed like Nathaly and Elaina were kicked out by that rich guy , and her son stayed with his dad's family . Nathaly had nowhere to go , so she could only go back to the Rasmussen's villa . But Nathaly didn't have a great time at the Rasmussen's villa either , she got dirty looks from her sisters - in - law all day . Nathaly also thought about coming back to the entertainment industry , but the entertainment industry now just didn't have a place for her anymore . Melanie looked away from Elaina and smiled a little . " You drew it really well . " Elaina's eyes lit up , " Really ? " Melanie nodded and patted Elaina on the shoulder , " But you didn't observe carefully enough , and the character wasn't vivid enough . I was standing under the tree with a bottle of wine in my hand . " " Then I'll draw another one , " Elaina said , and then she left happily . Melanie looked at her back and chuckled . Not far away , Estelle , watching this scene , had a flash of fierceness in her eyes . That bitch Elaina , she never even dared to fart in front of her before , but now she actually went to suck up to Melanie . How ? She thought if she sucked up to Melanie , she'd have a good life ? Wait ! Anyone who was nice to Melanie , she wouldn't let a single one go . < Chapter 16 Menu Chapter 16 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!