The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 178

Eugene’s expression remained cold as he looked at Melanie, not saying a word. Viola whispered beside him, “Eugene, it’s late, and it’s raining. There’s no reason for Melanie to take a taxi, right?”

She smiled mischievously before adding, “It’s okay, we can just send her home. I won’t be jealous.”

“Why can’t she take a taxi?”

As soon as Viola said that, Simon, who had been looking at his phone, lifted his head and said to Melanie, “You’re not a child. You can find your way home by taking a taxi.”

He continued, “I’ve had a bit too much to drink, and I want to lie down in the back seat for a while. You should be able to find your way home, right?”

The last sentence was directed at Melanie. She raised her phone and said calmly, “No need to trouble yourself. I’ve booked a ride.”

Simon said, “At least you know your own limits.”

bothered to respond to him. She took the umbrella from Joshua and walked straight out. However, when she passed by Eugene, she heard

had no idea what that was about and tightened her grip on the umbrella handle as she made her way outside. The Hewitt family’s

the street lamps were bright enough, so

before eventually calling Melanie. Just as Melanie hung up the phone, she heard honking behind her. Standing right under a streetlamp, she could clearly see that it was

by water. However, due to the rain and the speed of the car, Melanie could not entirely escape being

making

front window rolled down,

called a ride. The car

see headlines about a LeapCo employee getting into trouble

was about to retort when she heard Eugene’s increasingly cold tone say again, “Do I need to

the umbrella,

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said in an unfriendly manner, “Do I need

the car?”