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?”

pleasant as she added, “Why are

phone, which was on the coffee table, rang. He lowered his eyes

and sized up Melanie.

coffee table, and responded to the message. His eyes landed on Melanie’s slim waist before he chuckled. “What do you think

a tacit understanding after so many years of

the end of it, Eugene even carried Melanie

body.

she wore a simple long–sleeved

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

long, and she stared at Melanie from

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

she paused

packed her things calmly because she had to meet a client in

client

it was probably because

Melanie did not care and took a document to

Chapter 12

and said, “I need your signature.”