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.

and threw the folder back to her. “If you want

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

the folder, she heard Viola’s puzzled voice directed at her.

at Viola coldly. The woman seemed determined to

but I want to work 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 refuse her.

Melanie 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

he replied. His eyes were cold.

Inc, she figured having an extra pair of hands could be helpful. She also knew Eugene had no intention of letting her refuse him. Thus, she did not

time. Shortly after Melanie went

a crisp tone, “Melanie, Mr. Scott mentioned that you’re working on

her the overview of the items the company had auctioned in

did not hold back at all this time and immediately ordered Viola to deal with the

and complex paperwork. There was an

her