The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 117

Indeed, they were playing with substantial stakes. When Melanie lost a four–figure sum in this particular round, Eugene did not even blink an eye when he handed over the money.

Melanie’s luck did not improve for the rest of the evening, and she continued to lose in subsequent rounds.

After ending another round, Simon threw his cards on the table and said to Eugene, “Are you losing on purpose?”

Melanie had been losing consistently, and her mood was terrible by now. “I already said I didn’t want to play.”

Kellen, who was enjoying the spectacle at this moment, was the biggest winner of the night. He seemed to be having a great time. He said to Simon, “Mr. Scott here is the one paying for her losses. Why are you getting worked up?”

While their dynamics were evident in the way they spoke to one another, Melanie could not shake the feeling that something was off. There seemed to be something going on.

She hesitated for a moment, thinking of getting up. However, Eugene, who was seated next to her, casually said, “Deal the cards.”

The card machine set up the next round. Kellen asked, “Will you be joining the game yourself?”

good at

lowered her gaze and picked up the cards silently. The

the various scents that surrounded her, Melanie was able to swiftly identify Eugene’s distinctly cool and clear aura. She got a bit lost in thought until Eugene reached over and

snapped her

up leaning quite close to her because of that, and his

a daze, he raised a brow. Otherwise, he was as nonchalant as usual.

not get lost in thought

at the game or if it was a coincidence, but ever since he arrived, Melanie had not lost a single round. Although she did not win much, things had mostly evened

as he lost to all three of his opponents. By the end of

it a night and pushed the cards away before suggesting they disband. Eugene

Chapter 117

sober, so he took the wheel. Still a little groggy from the alcohol, Melanie hesitated before opening

went to sit in the front passenger seat

say anything. He just opened the car window and let in the cool breeze that made Melanie’s temples ache. Frowning, she leaned back in her seat. Halfway through

said, expressing his disgust as soon