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

one to mention irrelevant matters. A mocking

moment passed before he spoke up, tone cold and composed, “You overthink. What do I have to do with any of

was about to follow him when a petite

smile on her face had disappeared, and her gaze on her had turned unfriendly.

heard what Eugene said. He doesn’t want you here. Why don’t you leave first?”

complete disregard for her upon seeing Melanie made Viola uneasy. She decided

in and accompany the chairman. I

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

stopping at the V–neck shirt she was wearing underneath. With a hint of mockery in her tone, Melanie reminded, “And even if you were a hotel receptionist, there would still be dress code requirements.”

She was about to

was not in a hurry to leave once she was outside. With Howard staying in Jepton

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was tight. She stood at the hotel entrance, her brows furrowing as she fell

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