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.”

Melanie was already filled with gratitude for him

her lips and 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

upset at the mention

meeting while on his

the signing of the contract. Things were about to be set in stone when

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

difficult to say. Things might be a little

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

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

would mean that Xander’s company would not be in

the living room of the villa when they walked in.

not in a good place. She poured Melanie a

“What exactly

received news about this in the afternoon but could not ask about it as they were not able to get

company is eyeing this exhibition and has already gotten support from

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