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.”

in a relationship with Mr. Scott, the

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

“No,” answered Melanie.

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

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

been gossiping about how Melanie was lucky enough to date Eugene. Amber despised Melanie’s status

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

frowned. “Aunt Amber, Melanie came to

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

Stephen

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

at her apologetically. “I’ll give you

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Simon walked over to toast Amber. Although they were from

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

When he walked past Melanie, he glanced

birthday, and everyone close to the Lambert family was in attendance. Eugene and Simon had to toast the elders as they