The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

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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.

push her and led Stephen

Stephen whispered to Melanie, “If anything happens, come find

room had gone to the pool room, leaving those who did not know each other playing on

quiet, with only the sound of rain pattering outside and occasional

pool cue and looked at

was the first to refuse. “You’re bad

and looked at Stephen. “Stephen, will

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man with a good

only a white shirt. He looked even

Stephen. He then asked Joshua beside

took a moment to realize he was referring to Melanie. His expression turned somewhat

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

thought he was speaking quietly, but everyone around him heard

on her face as she asked, “Could Melanie and Mr. Stephen

a moment, he lowered

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smiled. Leaning her head on Eugene’s shoulder, she said gently, “If it’s true, then Melanie and Mr. Stephen would be a perfect

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

in the corner, not doing much. She had Xander send her some materials and took this time to slowly organize them. The rain seemed

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

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

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

her head and gone back to organizing the materials Xander had given her.

him.