Chapter 271

Eugene’s words seemed to carry a prickly coldness. Melanie looked at him, suppressed her emotions, and then said, “Who I’m with is none of your concern.” Her tone was indifferent, lacking much emotion.

Eugene’s expression remained indifferent as he sneered. His voice was low and cold as he repeated, “None of my concern?

“Melanie, you came here for your grandfather, right?” Eugene’s words made Melanie freeze.

She stared at Eugene tightly and asked, “What do you mean?”

Eugene’s gaze was steady. With his tall stature, he raised a brow slightly when looking at Melanie. He gave off a distant and unapproachable air. Void of any emotion in his tone, he said, “Just a reminder, he’ll only be in Jepton for two days.”

The ‘he; Eugene referred to was evident. Melanie slowly came back to her senses. Howard was Eugene’s uncle.

She quickly brainstormed. She did not have much of an impression of Howard. She only recalled Stella seemingly having a strained relationship with the Hel family while Eugene seemed to be on good terms with them.

as long as Eugene would help, he could take her to see Howard. Melanie’s expression turned unpleasant, but she immediately responded. She looked up at Eugene and asked,

to mention irrelevant matters. A mocking smile flashed in Eugene’s eyes as they narrowed, reflecting

moment passed before he spoke up, tone cold and composed, “You overthink. What do I have to do with any of your business?” After saying that, he withdrew his

She was about to follow him when a petite

The smile on her face had disappeared,

you heard what Eugene said. He doesn’t want you here. Why don’t you

remarks Stella made and Eugene’s complete disregard for her upon seeing Melanie made Viola uneasy.

still need to go in and

looked at Viola’s arrogant expression, her eyelashes drooping lightly. “Miss Shaw, I hope you remember that you’re LeapCo’s secretary and not a receptionist

scrutinized Viola, her gaze finally stopping at the V–neck shirt she was wearing underneath. With a hint of mockery in her tone, Melanie

was about to retort, but Melanie

to leave once she was outside.

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tight. She stood at the hotel entrance, her

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