The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 299

Melanie paused. Her encounters with Eugene had not been pleasant, and he had just fired her this morning.

She pursed her lips and resisted the urge to run.

Dr. Wells did not notice the tension between them. When he heard his phone ring, he took it and said, “If you still want Dr. Hel to help you, you can try asking Mr. Scott. If you want someone else, I can recommend other options.

“You’re under no obligation to help, of course, Mr. Scott. It’s just that this young lady has been busy with her grandfather’s affairs, so I just thought I’d mention it. I hope you don’t mind.”

With that, Dr. Wells went outside to answer the phone.

Melanie and Eugene were suddenly the only ones left in the office.

Melanie lowered her eyes, but she could feel Eugene’s gaze on her.

There was nothing much for her to say. After all, there was a high chance that Eugene would not agree to help. Why should she embarrass herself again?

Moreover, when she thought of Eugene’s previous request, there was an indescribable feeling in her heart.

deep breath and turned to

and coldly, “It seems that

yours always comes up at

She tried to straighten her back and look directly at him. “Is it my ego, or your sadistic need to mock me at

He studied Melanie condescendingly. “You’re the one who didn’t seize the

at him.

felt

talking about? Yet another opportunity to

you want me to do, but can you stop pestering me

out, I’ll do it. If you want me to leave LeapCo, I’ll leave. If you still have a bone to pick with

the energy to deal with him right now. She was already hanging

afraid that at some point she would not be able to hold on,

snap.

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mind was so frayed by now that she could stare at the ceiling in

his eyes and repeated Melanie’s words slowly. He snorted and stared at Melanie in an unreadable