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 relationship with Mr. Scott,

but her intention of probing was

“No,” answered Melanie.

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

few photos of Frank and Melanie had been spreading widely in

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 handed her. Lifting her chin, she answered lazily,

Amber, Melanie

warning gaze obvious.

want Stephen to have

she brought. Looking at Stephen, she

subconsciously grabbed her wrist. He looked at her apologetically. “I’ll give

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Although they were from

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

continued walking. When he walked past Melanie, he glanced at

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