The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

to be interfering in others‘ matters. Does that mean you’ve settled things at home, Master Solomon?”

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Chapter 347

Xander frowned slightly. “Mr. Scott, don’t you have anything better to do?”

The tension between them was so intense that Melanie’s temples throbbed. She reached for Xander. “Stop it. Reny and the others are probably waiting for us. Let’s head back to them.”

She grabbed Xander’s sleeve and shook it as she spoke. Xander’s cold aura slowly disappeared. He looked back at Melanie and said, “Okay.”

He looked at Eugene again and said calmly, “Mr. Scott, please make way.”

Eugene’s dark eyes were cold as his gaze landed on Melanie’s hand, focused on the way she was tugging at Xander’s sleeve.

Melanie knew Eugene’s temper, and she did not want to delay any longer. Without waiting for Eugene to make way, she took Xander’s hand and led him further into the cane forest.

According to the signs, they could get to the lounge by going through the forest.

Xander let her drag him along without saying a word.

until they were some distance away. “I’m sorry,” she said

Xander

don’t want to get you

“And about LeapCo…

want her to go to LeapCo. Melanie had taken matters

own

I know you want to solve the studio’s problems, but you made

he spoke, his words were clear and his breathing was steady. He always gave her

That’s not your fault.” Xander’s last sentence carried a hint of helplessness.

much.”

her, whether it was at LeapCo or when she followed Eugene back to his family home.

her for granted and thought

because she was

not say anything, Xander magically took out a small peach from somewhere and

little

“When I was on the phone just now, I couldn’t

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feel a little guilty now.”