The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 285

Melanie’s mind was in a complete mess. She took a deep breath when she arrived at the villa’s door, and she calmed her emotions down.

She bumped into Xander the moment she got out of her car.

Xander looked tired, and he was surprised to see Melanie.

He frowned when he saw her. He asked, “How’s the situation with your grandfather?”

Melanie replied, “I’ll figure something out.”

“I’m sorry. This is my fault.” Xander sighed softly.

It had been years since he returned to the Solomons, and it had been a long time since he was in contact with any of them. This time, he had returned because of work.

He remembered that his aunt was acquainted with the Hendersons, and he called her to ask for help. Xander did not expect Charlie Henderson to reject him immediately.

“I’m already grateful that you’re willing to help,” Melanie said. “But this is my problem. I’ll figure something out on my own.”

with gratitude for him because of his

Her expression turned grim as she asked Xander, “Reny

at the mention of

a meeting while on his way

done for the exhibition, and all that was left was the signing of the contract. Things were about to be set in

at Xander, and her heart sank as well. “Did they tell you

Things might be a

get involved with this project and has even gotten many proposals from multiple businesses in Jepton. There’s sort of a standoff right now.”

was part of a project to push economic development and socialization. They would be more inclined to pick the company that had more

mean that Xander’s company would not

were already in the living room of the villa

knew a little about Melanie’s family issues. Reny could tell that Melanie was not in a good place. She

Xander. “What exactly is

about this in the afternoon but could not ask about it as they

exhibition and has already

They’re now in the running to get this contract.” Xander repeated what he had shared with Melanie in a calm