The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 74

“Sure,” Eugene replied after a moment of contemplation, agreeing to take Evelyn with him. Peyton smiled and raised her glass. “Your mother and I used to joke about being in–laws,” she mentioned casually.

Melanie observed them as they toasted one another. She noticed that Peyton was subtly emphasizing her relationship with Stella while avoiding any talk about business.

She was not sure when Eugene would leave, but if he went back without finalizing the deal, it might complicate matters further with Peyton in the future.

Lost in her own thoughts, Melanie did not notice that the matter had been settled on Eugene’s side. A cedar–infused coat was thrown at her, and Eugene’s cold and deep voice brought her . attention back. “Go and see off Ms. Turner.”

Grabbing his coat, Melanie was about to follow Peyton out when the latter stopped her, saying, “No need to trouble yourself.”

Peyton then looked at Eugene and added, “Please take care of Evie the next few days. She just graduated, and there are many things she doesn’t understand yet.”

Eugene nodded reservedly. “Sure.”

Melanie’s heart stirred. Peyton was putting Evelyn directly into Eugene’s hands, and her purpose for doing that was clear as day. It remained to be seen how Eugene would handle it, especially considering Viola who was currently in Jepton.

over,” Eugene ordered,

lowered her head and went to bring the car over. Just as she turned around, she heard Evelyn say, “Eugene, can I go back to the

as she

was parked. She

to Eugene and reached out to tug

his gaze, He lowered his eyes and casually responded, “It’s fine.

Eugene and Evelyn were already waiting outside the hotel. She parked the car, and Eugene opened the back door, saying to Evelyn, “Get

attentive demeanor made Evelyn’s smile even brighter. However, in the next moment, Eugene closed the door and got in the front

stunned and

and asked him, “Why are you sitting in

smell too much of alcohol,” Eugene said

She looked at Eugene admiringly, wanting to be close to him in every possible way. She could not understand why

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saying, “It’s not good for a girl to have the smell of alcohol on her. It’s

remained silent, recognizing Eugene’s concern for

up when the two of them stopped talking. She glanced