The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 12

Melanie paused for a moment before she put her bag away, took off her coat, and asked calmly, “Are you here to complain on behalf of Viola?”

Otherwise, Melanie could not think of any other reason for Eugene to be here.

Eugene raised his eyes and asked, “Why did you come back so late?”

In order to revise Viola’s report, Melanie got off work half an hour later than usual.

Melanie made herself a cup of tea to warm her stomach.

Eugene was still looking at her. He was sitting on the sofa with his long legs stretched out. He looked so casual, as if he owned the place.

Melanie said, “I worked overtime, and it was raining outside, so I came home a little later than usual.”

“You’re unhappy with Viola.” Eugene raised his eyebrows as he stated this.

Melanie took a sip of tea and instantly felt much better. She was not interested in discussing Viola with Eugene. “Isn’t it enough that you’re happy with her? Does it matter what I think of her?”

was not very pleasant as she

on the coffee table, rang. He lowered his eyes and

and sized up Melanie.

he looked away, picked up his phone on the coffee table, and responded to the message.

tacit understanding after so

the end of it, Eugene even carried Melanie to

he left a lot of marks on Melanie’s body. Some of them did not fade

attract more attention, so she wore a simple long–sleeved shirt and high–waisted pants. She

that Eugene had accidentally given her a hickey on the side of her neck.

was glum all day long, and she stared at

the president’s office. Shortly after, Viola came out with red eyes and slammed the

by Melanie, she paused and left

had to

the client meeting,

guessed that it was probably because

Melanie did not care and took a document to

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the file and said, “I need