Chapter 19

Melanie was so direct that Stephen was at a loss for words.

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to.” Melanie lowered her eyes and felt like she had made a mistake. “I was just asking casually. Don’t take it seriously.”

Stephen was silent for a moment before he said, “I’m sorry, Mel. Can I ask why?”

“It’s nothing.” Melanie said, “I’ve been single for too long, so I think I should start dating.”

She did not mention Eugene, and Stephen did not ask. After dinner, Stephen sent her back. home.

As a result, she bumped into Eugene at the entrance of the neighborhood.

Eugene’s black Bentley was parked next to Stephen’s car. Eugene glanced at Melanie, who had just gotten out of the car, before he looked at Stephen.

Stephen greeted Eugene. “Good evening.”

Eugene hummed and said meaningfully, “Ms. Smith, it seems like you’re not just capable of doing business.”

Melanie could hear the sarcasm, but she did not understand why Eugene was mocking her.

Viola would feel insecure,

was he mocking her

moment and turned to Stephen to say goodbye. “Sorry to trouble you. I’ll wash your coat before

head. “It’s fine.

just saying this

her bounds by asking Stephen

home was

was in so much pain that she broke into a cold sweat in the middle

living room to get some painkillers. Then she huddled on the sofa in discomfort and fell

her body was

due to the

circle of friends. They were all talking about getting

thought about it for a moment and sent a message saying that she was not feeling. well, so she

kitchen and cooked some soup

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felt much better.

bowl of soup when

the door to see Eugene standing there

on Melanie’s face before he slowly

have

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