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.”

Isn’t she in a relationship with Mr. Scott,

question, but her intention of probing was obvious. “Miss Smith,

“No,” answered Melanie.

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

and her arrogance ran down to her bone. The few photos of Frank and Melanie had been spreading widely in their circle. Naturally, Amber had seen them

Eugene. Amber despised Melanie’s status to begin with, and her impression of

Melanie handed her. Lifting her chin, she answered lazily, Just put

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

at him, her warning gaze obvious. “Stephen, your parents will

Stephen

brought. Looking at Stephen, she said, I’ll excuse

wrist. He looked at her apologetically.

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

her back. Simon smiled meaningfully. “Looks like Melanie has changed

Melanie, he glanced at Stephen’s grip

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