The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 75

Eugene remained seated, eyes closed as he rested.

Thinking he might have dozed off, Melanie called out to him, “Eugene, we’ve arrived.”

Even after saying it twice, Eugene showed no reaction. Melanie furrowed her brows, reaching out to give his arm a push.

This time, Eugene responded quickly by grabbing Melanie’s hand with considerable force. She attempted to pull her hand back but could not. She had to speak up, “We’re at the hotel, Eugene.”

Having consumed a fair amount of alcohol that night, Eugene had grown drowsy along the way back. He held onto Melanie’s hand tightly, his voice hoarse as he said, “A bit longer.”

Pausing, Melanie was about to say something when Evelyn knocked on the car window from outside.

Evelyn had finished her call and was waiting for Eugene.

Eugene opened his eyes, his brows creasing with slight impatience before quickly relaxing.

to the hotel. There, Eugene was accompanying Evelyn

goodnight, Melanie excused herself and headed back to her

desk, Evelyn looked up at Eugene and commented, “Your secretary seems to

that so?” Eugene responded

you. It’s not exactly pure. Did you sleep

twitched slightly as he replied indifferently, “I dislike

feel embarrassed by it. She had, after all, majored in psychology in college.

all the same. At least Eugene

next morning, Melanie was informed that there would be a meeting at the branch

from Eugene, so I’ll act as his secretary temporarily

nothing, of course, and Evelyn nodded in satisfaction. “Then please wait for us downstairs after

and instructed Melanie, “Give all the documents to Evelyn. She’ll accompany me

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Evelyn pushed Eugene toward the exit. “She just gave them to me. Let’s go. We don’t want

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