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.”

Miss Smith. Isn’t she in a

Melanie again. It was a casual question, but her intention of probing

“No,” answered Melanie.

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

how Melanie was lucky enough to date Eugene. Amber despised Melanie’s status to begin with, and her

did not even glance at the gift Melanie handed her. Lifting her chin, she answered lazily, Just put it

change in attitude. He frowned. “Aunt Amber, Melanie came to give you

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

she did not want Stephen to have anything to do with

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

grabbed her wrist. He looked at her

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

telling her he would drive her back. Simon smiled meaningfully. “Looks like

past Melanie, he

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