The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 170

Melanie glanced at the man who said that indifferently and replied blankly, “Considering your level

of concern for LeapCo, you’re more likely to be believed to be the chief secretary.”

Simon choked for a moment and was about to say something else when Stephen interjected, “Are we having a barbecue tonight?”

Realizing that Stephen was trying to change the subject, Joshua quickly added, “Yes, the weather’s been nice lately. It’ll be fun to have a barbecue at night.“>

The topic shifted, and Simon could no longer bring it back. He clicked his tongue, adjusted his collar, and then sat down on the nearby sofa.

Melanie occasionally added a few words to the conversation with Stephen. The discussion continued until another car pulled up outside, and Joshua smiled. “Eugene is finally here.”

It was Joshua’s birthday, and Melanie knew that Eugene would definitely come. Viola followed Eugene out of the car. She had changed her clothes since the hospital visit and was wearing something different from what she had on during the day.

Melanie glanced at her briefly before looking away, casually sipping on a glass of juice. She heard Simon asking Eugene, “Didn’t you say you were busy today and wouldn’t come?”

calm. “I finished my work and came

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and said, “Eugene is seizing the opportunity to drink. We should toast

you hungry?” Stephen’s gentle voice sounded from beside Melanie. She looked up, only to see

back to reality. She was still standing by the long table. Her gaze had been fixated on the cream cake in front of

an eyebrow teasingly. “If you want to eat it, go

calling them, “Stephen, Melanie, come over for some

in barbecue. She took a look around, found a corner with

added her to the studio’s group chat, where occasional messages were

cast over her, and Melanie

tightened, and she

as he gradually

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something when Eugene extended his arm

a hint of a sneer, “What