The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 44

Eugene’s hand froze in midair. His gaze swept past Joshua before he took the glass of wine the waiter was serving. Then, he said in his clear voice, “I don’t know.”

“Oh…” Joshua looked disappointed.

Simon stood by and watched. He elbowed Joshua as he quipped, “I didn’t think you could be so

‘bold.”

“My family is urging me to date someone soon.

Melanie was too far from them to hear the conversation. She was with Stephen, meeting his

aunt.

Stephen’s aunt, Amber Lambert, was in her 40s, but she had been taking care of her

appearance because she was a dancer.

Casually, she observed Melanie from head to toe. Then, she smiled and asked Stephen, “Aren’t you going to introduce her to me?”

Stephen cleared his throat. “Her name is Melanie Smith.”

said, “I know Miss Smith. Isn’t she in a relationship with

she looked at Melanie again. It was a casual question, but her intention of probing was obvious.

“No,” answered Melanie.

as Stephen’s friend. This is a birthday

was born with a silver spoon, and her arrogance ran down to her bone. The few photos of Frank and Melanie had been spreading widely in their circle.

how Melanie was lucky enough to date Eugene. Amber despised Melanie’s status to begin with, and her

glance at the gift Melanie handed her. Lifting her chin,

in attitude. He frowned. “Aunt Amber, Melanie came to give

at him, her warning gaze obvious. “Stephen,

seemed that she did not want Stephen to have anything to

aside the gift she brought.

at her apologetically. “I’ll give you a

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were from different industries, Amber was still an

wrist, telling her he would drive her back. Simon smiled meaningfully.

When he walked past Melanie, he glanced

in attendance. Eugene