The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 61

There was only pity and nothing else. The impatience in Eugene’s eyes spread, and he leaned back as he said in an indifferent tone, “Get out.”

Melanie left without hesitation. When she passed by Viola’s workstation, she felt the guarded gaze cast upon her.

Back downstairs, Yana looked at Melanie with admiration and said, “Melanie, you were so domineering just now.”

Melanie paid no attention to that comment. “Did you deliver the documents I gave you this morning?”

Just as she said this, a colleague outside the door called out to Melanie. “Melanie, someone is looking for you.”

Melanie did not expect Joshua to come back and look for her again after leaving. Joshua’s family company was also on the invitation list for the meeting, and Melanie had just seen him.

However, they were not very familiar with each other. Joshua was nervous as he scratched his ear and greeted Melanie, “I heard you’ve been looking into art exhibitions lately? My uncle works in that field. If you’re interested, I can introduce you to him.”

The reality was that Melanie had no deep impression of Joshua. She only remembered him as someone who often accompanied Simon.

She nodded politely and replied, “Thank you, but not for now.”

seemed disappointed. “Are you

not–so–friendly things he said to her at the hotel that day had been seared into his brain. He had been wanting to make amends, but since Melanie was unwilling to accept his help, Joshua could

when she returned to the office,

down.

an air of superiority in his every move. He looked

moment before continuing forward. Eugene looked at her, mockery flickering in his eyes. “Melanie, you’ve quite the nerve, making appointments with men

quite harsh, causing Melanie’s fingers to involuntarily curl

is small and insignificant. I can’t believe you’d be interested

forced herself to remain calm and finally asked, “Do you need something

“You’ll be handling the planning for Oceanus Industries.” Oceanus Industries was a rising star in the financial district of Aurelumn. Melanie

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and was about to ask something when he added, “And take Viola with you.” Melanie was momentarily stunned, but then she realized what was happening. Eugene was holding a grudge against her comment about Viola

the planning together or even if Viola just assisted on the sidelines, her name would have to appear on the

Biting her lip, Melanie looked up at Eugene. “What

Looking

had no choice. As long as she was still an

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