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.”

“I know Miss Smith. Isn’t she in a relationship with Mr. Scott, the president of

at Melanie again. It was a casual question, but her intention of probing was obvious. “Miss Smith,

“No,” answered Melanie.

Stephen’s friend. This is

her bone. The few photos of Frank and Melanie had been spreading

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

glance at the gift Melanie handed her. Lifting her chin, she answered lazily, Just

Amber’s change in attitude. He frowned. “Aunt Amber, Melanie came to give you her best wishes on your

warning gaze obvious. “Stephen, your

Stephen to have

and placed aside the gift she brought. Looking at Stephen, she said, I’ll excuse myself first,

He looked at her apologetically. “I’ll give you a

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to toast Amber. Although they were from different industries, Amber was

her he would drive her back. Simon smiled meaningfully. “Looks like

past Melanie, he glanced

family was in attendance. Eugene and Simon had to toast the elders