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.”

gratitude for him because of his offer to help. There was no reason to

was suddenly reminded of what Reny had told her. Her expression turned grim as she asked Xander, “Reny told me that the finance exhibition has been canceled?”

the mention of this.

meeting while on his way to the

had been done for the exhibition, and all that was left was the signing of the contract.

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

might be a little complicated.” Xander was troubled over

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

a project to push economic development and socialization. They would be more inclined to

mean that Xander’s company would not be in

in the living room of the villa when they walked

could tell that Melanie was not in a good place. She poured Melanie

Xander. “What

this in the afternoon but could not ask about

and has already

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