The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 216

A moment later, Eugene looked at Melanie with raised brows. In an indifferent tone, he said, I think I’d be more inclined to believe you if you said it’s because of Xander.”

“Can you stop bringing up Xander every time?” Melanie replied as she looked back at the man. “I’m just trying to seize opportunities for myself. I’m also confident that I can do well.”

Just as she said that, a knock came from the door followed by Viola’s timid–sounding voice. Mr. Scott, there’s a document that needs your signature.”

Viola had become more restrained ever since she became a regular employee. She no longer called him by his name at the office.

The woman entered the office and handed the document to Eugene before tentatively looking. over at Melanie. “Melanie, is there something you need to discuss with Mr. Scott? You could have told me directly. That way, you wouldn’t have needed to make a trip.”

Melanie’s eyes were on Viola, and she could tell Viola was indirectly trying to find out what she and Eugene were up to. She blankly withdrew her gaze to direct it back at Eugene as she waited for his response.

Eugene’s brow twitched slightly. He snorted coldly and threw the folder back to her. “If you want

way she saw it, having the opportunity to connect with Blue Inc was a

as she was about to retrieve the folder, she heard Viola’s puzzled voice directed at

seemed determined to

hard and learn from you.” Viola was a delicate and innocent–looking woman to begin with. With her display of sincerity, it would be hard for anyone to

remained largely unaffected. She was not naive and had long realized the motives behind her words. Just as she was about to reject her, Viola asked Eugene, “Mr. Scott, didn’t you promise me

was indifferent as he replied. His eyes were cold. “She’ll teach

frustration building within her, but when she thought about Blue Inc, she figured having an extra pair of hands could be helpful. She

to follow Melanie this time. Shortly after

that you’re working on a project related to Blue Inc. Is

the items the company had auctioned in recent years and said, “Sort it by year, price, and type.”

all this time

paperwork. There was an immediate stiffness to

her