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.”

Smith. Isn’t she in a

casual question, but her intention of

“No,” answered Melanie.

came as Stephen’s friend. This is a

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

wealthy ladies had all been gossiping about how Melanie was lucky enough to date Eugene. Amber despised Melanie’s status to begin with, and her impression of Melanie became even

the gift Melanie handed her.

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

obvious. “Stephen, your parents will be here

that she did not want Stephen to

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

Stephen subconsciously grabbed her wrist. He looked at

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

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

continued walking. When he walked past Melanie, he glanced at Stephen’s grip on Melanie’s

family was in attendance.