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 with

times. “I should head back, Maia.

looked at Buck, “Send her

it to me, Ms. Maia!” Buck nodded

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

Then, Hope and Buck waved Maia goodbye and went

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

be exhausting tomorrow. Have the

be any complications. I’ve also gone through the questions they’re going to ask in the interview as

well.”

great. Wesley’s doing a

You do a wonderful job as Maia’s

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

family and his career. The pay and benefits package

a family? If I recall correctly, you

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

it in

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

she got

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“Hello? Who’s this?”

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from the CelebClicks, Ms. Maia.” That was when Maia recalled that

I can do

of your artists, is in

chuckled, “Are you serious? Where did you hear that

you admitting that Hope is indeed in a relationship? One of our own shot some pictures near her apartment.

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

this six–foot–two man? I’m sure the netizens

of Buck sending Hope home. They were trying to extort money from

did not give the caller an answer. She

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

how much

“Why don’t you just want?”