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.”

in a

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

“No,” answered Melanie.

her gift to Amber. “I came as Stephen’s friend. This is a birthday gift from

ran down to her bone. The few photos of Frank

Eugene. Amber despised Melanie’s status

gift Melanie handed her. Lifting her chin, she answered

frowned. “Aunt Amber, Melanie came to give you her best

at him, her warning gaze obvious.

want Stephen

lips and placed aside the gift she brought. Looking at

wrist. He looked at her

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Amber. Although they were from different industries,

saw Stephen holding Melanie’s wrist, telling her he would drive her back. Simon smiled meaningfully.

walking. When he walked past Melanie, he glanced at

and everyone close to the Lambert family was in attendance. Eugene and Simon had to toast the elders as they were