The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 72

In the end, Melanie did experience a slight allergic reaction and developed small rashes on her chin. This happened to coincide with Eugene taking leave. Apart from some essential work, she stayed indoors.

By the time her chin rash cleared up, Viola was about to return to Jepton since she did not have that many leaves to take. Melanie was surprised that Eugene did not accompany her back when she initially thought he would have.

Viola seemed uneasy leaving Melanie and Eugene alone. Before leaving, she spent a long time talking to Eugene before finally saying to Melanie, “Melanie, I’ll have to trouble you to take care of Eugene. You know what his temper is like. Please watch over him for me.”

Though her words were polite, there was a hint of the caution she felt toward Melanie.

After seeing Viola off, Melanie accompanied Eugene to meet with a client they had

arrangements with. Eugene drove this time, and Melanie remained silent while reading some documents. The car was quiet.

The sudden ringing of her phone broke the silence, and Melanie frowned as she answered the incoming call. Lately, Dylan had been contacting her more frequently. This time, she was sobbing. “Mel, your sister is unwell again.”

Melanie’s grip on the phone tightened. “Didn’t I transfer 10,000 to you before?”

Dylan hesitated before choosing her words carefully. “Mel, could you please transfer another 20,000? Peachie is calling for you every day.”

already transferred money to

happened. She eventually ended the call after making a short commotion over the phone. Melanie did not

With a brow raised slightly,

about Dylan to others, Melanie merely pressed her lips together

not press her further. He was indifferent as he remarked again, “Don’t let

client they were meeting was Peyton Turner, a capable middle–aged woman who had reportedly started her career in Prime City despite being from Jepton. Peyton greeted Eugene with a composed

“She often

my daughter, Evelyn. Has your mother mentioned her

swept her gaze over Eugene

he politely and somewhat

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hand.

business. It was only then

she casually asked Eugene, “Is

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of some matters at the Prime City branch in

business, Peyton generously extended a dinner invitation to Eugene as a gesture of hospitality. Eugene accepted, but then Peyton added, “Your mother and I are friends, so consider this