The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 456

Xander was taken aback by her answer. His seductive eyes glowed as he laughed. “You’re right.”

Summer was coming to an end, and it was getting colder at night. The breeze blowing through the unclosed window was cold.

Xander’s minty scent assailed Melanie’s nostrils along with the breeze. Melanie lowered her head and cleared her throat. “It’s getting late. Bye.”

Then, she turned around. Her steps looked as if she was trying to escape.

A smile flashed across Xander’s face as he spoke in a gentler tone than usual, “It’s getting late. Stay for the night here. We can meet the client tomorrow.”

It was getting late, and Melanie had only blurted that just now.

She turned around awkwardly and wanted to explain her act, but her eyes met Xander’s smiling gaze.

were pursed as she walked past

could hear Reny’s and Oliver’s chatter and laughter from upstairs.

been quite a tiring day.

the afternoon the next day. The venue was a café in

arrived ten minutes earlier than

she was meeting was different from what she

her bag on her shoulder. She had a faint smile on

Smith, I’m surprised that the person I’m meeting is you. Looks like you’re doing well

surprised to see Clara. However, it reminded her of when she met Clara at a business meeting with Eugene. Clara’s parents funded her company, and her husband was a stay–at–home

a rich man’s wife

said, “I’m responsible for all of Burning Star Studio’s business collaborations. Please let me know if you have anything in mind, Madam Franklin.”

have chosen Burning Star Studio.

nodded. “He is

to answer. She wanted to avoid going on with this