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.

know anything and could not follow up

did not have any

However…

lip as she

believe that Melanie

the list. If Melanie

to turn around, and her eyes met Viola’s. After a pause, she said,

not seem like she cared. It made Viola

“Melanie, you don’t need to do that. I

“Alright then,” said Melanie.

Unexpectedly…

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

determined to add Viola’s name to the list, Melanie looked at Eugene and took the

asking Eugene in a muffled

it?” Eugene

off work, she received a call from Stephen, saying he was having dinner with the bosses

to help her, so