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

Melanie again. It was a casual question, but her intention

“No,” answered Melanie.

came as Stephen’s friend. This is a birthday gift from

her bone. The few photos of Frank and Melanie had been spreading widely in their circle. Naturally,

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

not even glance at the gift Melanie handed her. Lifting her chin, she answered lazily, Just put

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

him, her warning gaze obvious.

seemed that she did not want Stephen to

she brought. Looking at Stephen,

subconsciously grabbed her wrist. He looked at

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toast Amber. Although they were from different industries, Amber was still an

Simon smiled meaningfully. “Looks like Melanie has changed her target to

Melanie, he glanced at Stephen’s grip

was Amber’s birthday, and everyone close to the Lambert family was in attendance. Eugene and