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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nine o’clock by the time they were done

a couple of times. “I should head back, Maia. I have two magazine interviews

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

to me, Ms. Maia!” Buck nodded

went to the elevator. “Now’s your chance to make

Then, Hope and Buck waved Maia goodbye and went into the

stole a glance at Buck and lowered her head timidly. Her words

going to be exhausting tomorrow. Have

made sure there won’t be any complications.

well.”

Wesley’s doing

You do a wonderful job as Maia’s

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

saying? A man is judged by his family and his career. The pay and benefits package you received from

If

and played various characters. She acted out numerous love confessions and romantic scenes on camera. Never once did she think it would be this

do it in

they walked to the underground parking lot together. He did not give her an immediate answer. Instead,

she got into the car with him,

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“Hello? Who’s this?”

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That was when Maia recalled that it

can do

Hope, one of your artists, is in a secret relationship with someone?”

you serious? Where

shot some pictures near her apartment.

should go back home with a man at this hour. Furthermore, we

I’m sure

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

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

have them all, Ms. Maia. You should forget about the public relations angle. Hope is such a big name in the industry. Her rendezvous with the six–foot–two man would cause quite

how much

“Why don’t