The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 57

“But you issued the internship letters for the other interns,” said Eugene. He looked indifferent as he continued, “Are you sure you weren’t treating Viola differently?”

Melanie wanted to retort, but she said something else instead, “I treated Viola differently?”

“Isn’t that so?” Eugene took a document on the table and threw it before Melanie. “Everyone élse’s name is on the outstanding list of interns except for Viola’s.”

Melanie looked at the list. “I didn’t create this list.”

“The secretarial department submitted this. Haven’t you looked through it?” Eugene’s attitude was obvious. He was speaking up for Viola as if Melanie had done something bad to Viola.

`Melanie flipped through the list and explained patiently, “The names of the interns were

listed according to their results.”

Melanie looked at Viola. “Do you know what I mean?”

Viola’s face turned pale. She knew exactly what Melanie meant.

stayed by Eugene’s side. She did not know anything and could not follow up on the cooperation with the big clients. Moreover, Eugene did not have

did not

However…

her lip as

believe that Melanie

adding her name to the list.

her eyes met Viola’s. After a pause, she said, “If you want to

did not seem like she cared.

need to do that. I

“Alright then,” said Melanie.

Unexpectedly…

opened the folder, took a random pen, and wrote Viola’s name on the

add Viola’s name to the

closed, she heard Viola asking Eugene in a muffled voice, “Eugene, I don’t think

it?” Eugene

call from Stephen, saying he was having dinner with the bosses of the art exhibition.

to help her,