Chapter 3

Melanie looked at Eugene and Viola quietly.

It turned out that Eugene skipped Heron Corporation’s party because he wanted to work overtime with Viola.

Melanie calmed her emotions and proceeded to retrieve her phone as if nothing had happened.

Only then did Eugene and Viola notice her presence.

Viola immediately looked nervous. “Melanie, I will definitely get the work done today.”

“Okay.” Melanie picked up her phone from the desk. “You can certainly complete it with Mr. Scott’s help.”

Melanie was right. It was easy for a big boss like Eugene to do these menial tasks.

However, Viola’s face turned a little pale.

Eugene looked up at Melanie. “Why haven’t you gone over yet?”

Melanie raised her phone and said, “I forgot this, so I came back to take it.

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Heron Corporation’s party was held at the Jepton Hotel. The guests in attendance were all familiar faces.

Someone saw Melanie coming alone and went over to ask when Eugene would be arriving.

Melanie easily came up with an excuse. “He has a meeting tonight that he can’t miss, so he will come over as soon as possible.”

Everyone knew that this was just an excuse.

However, Eugene really showed up.

Halfway through the party, Eugene walked in with Viola.

He looked dapper, and she was adorable. They made a cute couple.

talking to Melanie signaled to her back and asked, “Who is that girl

tightened her grip

Melanie. As soon

met, Melanie understood what he

the woman

didn’t you tell me you were coming?” Melanie asked casually while holding the

like here.” Eugene’s eyes fell on Viola, who was beside.

had a baby face

she looked up at someone, she

such a party

Chapter 3

Someone happened to see Eugene and came over to talk

was just asking Ms. Smith about you, Mr. Scott. I thought

kept his greetings brief, and Melanie was by his side to

to Eugene, could not join in

to look at Melanie and noticed how composed she was when socializing and dealing with everyone

and raised her wine glass to signal her. “It will come naturally to you if you socialize more in the

“Thank you,

heard their voices and looked back

a smile. “It’s

said, “I can take you home if you

eyes 1

next second, she asked,

trouble?

watched as Eugene left

not even glance at Melanie. Only Viola

Melanie and asked, “Ms. Smith, who is that girl? Why does Mr.

This question was subtle.

knew about Melanie and Eugene’s relationship. However, Eugene now brought another

at

she could not drive and had

already past midnight when

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