The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 228 Fat Chance

Buck knew that Hope’s career was taking off. Not only did she need to work hard, she also had to keep herself free of any scandals if she wanted to ride the wave of her success for a few more years.

If news ever got out that she was in a relationship, then it would been a big hit for her career.

He was her most loyal fan. He had seen every social media update she had ever written. He knew how much courage it took for her to step foot into the entertainment industry. He knew about the lonely moments she had to endure during her time as a student overseas.

He knew how much she loved her career. The level of dedication she demonstrated in the past few years made her a role model for her fellow celebrities to follow. That was exactly why he was reluctant to ruin it for her. After all, she had not known him for very long.

Buck was no fool. He could tell Hope had a thing for him, but he could not cross that line with her. People could easily tell by the way they looked at each other.

“We’re nearly at your place, Hope. I’ll walk you up later.”

There was a lingering silence after that..

Hope hid her disappointment very well and said, “You don’t have to. I can go up on my own. I’m not a kid. Why would I need someone with me just to ride the elevator?”

“Ms. Maia’s orders. I need to see to it that you’ve returned home safely. It’s my duty.”

Hope was stunned. So, sending her home safely was just a job for him.

They drove to her place and went upstairs together. Hope kept quiet the entire time. She said a curt goodbye to Buck when they were at her doorstep.

True to form, Hope kept her emotions well hidden. Her acting skills were coming in handy now. Buck stood at her door for a long time after she closed it. He did not realize that tears had formed in his eyes.

“I can’t ruin the career you’ve built for so long just to satisfy my desire to be with you.”

Buck looked at Hope’s door longingly before eventually leaving. What he did not know was that Hope had been leaning on the other side of the door. Her body trembled as she burst into

tears…

Meanwhile, at Cloud Nine Residences, Maia had just taken a bath. As she walked out of the bathroom, her phone vibrated. At first, she did not recognize the number. Nevertheless, she picked up the call.

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the time they were done

should head back, Maia. I have

at Buck, “Send her home, Buck. Keep her safe. Okay?”

Ms. Maia!”

the hallway, she whispered in Hope’s ear as Buck went to the elevator. “Now’s your chance to make a move on your future

and Buck waved Maia goodbye and went into

Buck and lowered her head timidly. Her words were caught in her

to be exhausting tomorrow.

made sure there won’t be any complications. I’ve also gone through the

well.”

doing a good

are you, Buck. You do a wonderful

me a job that suited my talents. I can’t thank her enough. Naturally, I have to put everything I have into it and make

pay and benefits

any plans to start a family? If I recall correctly, you don’t have a girlfriend.”

had shot countless films and played various characters. She acted out numerous love confessions and romantic scenes on camera. Never once did

do it in real life.

no fool. He knew where she was going with this. He looked at Hope from the corner of his eye as they walked to the underground parking lot together. He did not give her an immediate answer. Instead, he remained quiet for a

to the car, he started the engine and tried to keep his emotions in check. As she got into the car with him, he said, “I don’t have a girlfriend right now. I’m

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“Hello? Who’s this?”

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That was when Maia recalled that it was indeed their number.

anything I can

of your artists, is in a

serious? Where did you hear that from?”

you admitting that Hope is indeed in a relationship? One of our own shot some pictures near her apartment. A man drove her back to her place and they went upstairs

It’s peculiar that she should go back home with a man at this hour. Furthermore,

six–foot–two man? I’m

must have gotten pictures of Buck sending Hope home. They were trying to extort money from her. They wanted her

did not give the caller an answer. She merely kept quiet,

them all, Ms. Maia. You should forget about the public relations angle. Hope is such a big

how much you

laughed. “Why don’t