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Melanie subconsciously said, “No need, I’ll change at home.”

Stephen insisted on having her change. “It’s not comfortable wearing dirty clothes.” He looked solemn as he continued, “And you’ll get sick wearing wet clothes. You don’t want to worry your grandfather, do you?”

At the mention of her grandfather, Melanie did not try refuting anymore and took the coat. She thanked Stephen and put it on.

It was indeed a bit cold. The air conditioning in the room was on full blast, and her clothes were a bit damp, making her uncomfortable. Melanie sat in the corner because she was trying to avoid the air conditioning.

Seeing that she had put on his coat, the seriousness on Stephen’s face disappeared. He went to pour a cup of hot water for Melanie.

Melanie held the hot water in her hand and chatted with him aimlessly. Meanwhile, in the pool room, a burst of laughter suddenly erupted, followed by the dissatisfied voice of Simon. He said, “Do you all look down on me just because I didn’t arrange a date with a young model today?”

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Simon’s playboy reputation was well–known. People in the circle knew about his relationships with young models and internet celebrities. Melanie was not interested in that, and she sipped her hot

water slowly.

Joshua came out. Seeing that Stephen was back, he quickly said, “Stephen, come inside and join us. They’re betting, and we need one more person.”

Stephen looked at Melanie, who replied calmly, “You go and play. I’ll sit here for a while.”

Joshua suggested, “Melanie, come join us. They’re playing something interesting.”

Melanie was not interested in getting involved in their game and shook her head, refusing.

did not push her and

Stephen whispered to Melanie, “If anything happens, come find me.” Then, he

room had gone to the pool room, leaving those who

only the sound of rain

grabbed a pool cue and looked at everyone, “Who

refuse. “You’re bad at it. It’s not

not satisfied and looked at Stephen. “Stephen, will you

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with a good temperament and nodded willingly.

took off his jacket, leaving only a white shirt. He looked even more gentle and

glanced at Stephen. He then asked Joshua beside him quietly, “Is the

referring to Melanie. His expression turned somewhat strange as he asked Zack, “Why are you asking

wearing Stephen’s coat? Tsk, what’s her name? Melanie,

but everyone around

reflecting on her face as she asked,

eyes showing no emotion. After a moment, he

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pursed her lips and smiled. Leaning her head on Eugene’s shoulder, she said gently, “If it’s true, then

furrow as he made a non–committal sound. Viola’s lips

some materials and took this time to slowly organize them. The rain seemed to be letting up a bit. As she was wrapped in Stephen’s

heard footsteps approaching, Melanie subconsciously looked over, only to see Eugene walking toward her.

tone cold and brows slightly furrowed. He threw out a sentence, “I want to see all the materials

on the other end of the call said some things, and Eugene’s expression grew

head and gone back to organizing the materials Xander had given her. It was only when Eugene ended the call that she looked up again

him.

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