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.”

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

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

“No,” answered Melanie.

Stephen’s friend. This is a

and her arrogance ran down to her bone. The few photos of Frank and Melanie had been

date Eugene. Amber despised Melanie’s status to begin with, and

the gift Melanie handed her. Lifting her chin,

frowned. “Aunt Amber, Melanie came to give

warning gaze obvious.

did not want Stephen to have anything to

pursed her 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 her

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walked over to toast Amber. Although they were from different industries, Amber was still an elder

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

past Melanie, he glanced at Stephen’s

in attendance.