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.”

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

her intention of probing was obvious.

“No,” answered Melanie.

“I came as Stephen’s friend. This is a birthday

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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

gift Melanie handed her. Lifting her chin, she answered

Melanie came to give you her best wishes

her warning gaze obvious. “Stephen, your parents will be here

did not want Stephen to have anything to

and placed aside the gift she brought. Looking

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

wrist, telling her he would drive her back. Simon smiled meaningfully. “Looks like Melanie has changed her target

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

attendance. Eugene and Simon had