Chapter 481

Henry was looking at Viola when he said this, and it was obvious who he was referring to.

Viola bit her lip. She looked upset, but she lowered her head to hide the unhappiness in her

eyes.

Eugene’s voice was deep and calm. “She’s not feeling well. She almost passed out in the office.”

Henry looked impatient. “That’s her business. Doesn’t she have any family or friends? Or even money to take a taxi?!”

He was adamant as he said, “Landon, give Miss Shaw a hundred bucks and get her to take a taxi home!”

Viola quivered from this almost humiliating treatment. Her hands fell on each side of her, and she clenched them hard.

Eugene frowned. The look in his dark eyes deepened.

He was silent for a while before looking at Melanie. “Do you need me to see you home?”

It sounded like a question, but Melanie knew Eugene well enough to know that he would not ask her this question if he wanted to take her home.

wanted her to reject his offer by asking her the question.

not want to see Viola’s pale face any longer. She handed the medicine she took from the dispensary over to Landon. “Mr.

and paused before saying, “I need to meet a client, Mr. Henry. I won’t be able to accompany you. Rest well and remember what the

but he choked back on his words when he saw the cold look

quiet until Melanie left.

glared furiously at Eugene. “Look at what you’ve done,

took the medicine from Landon and asked, “Where’s Grandpa’s medical report?”

did not dare say a word. She was afraid of being insulted by Henry again, but at the same time, she was not happy about

small voice, “I’m going in for a CT scan, Eugene. You

He nodded

grievance, but she hid it when she met Henry’s sharp look.

sniffled. “I’ll take a taxi home by myself. You should see

Eugene replied, “Alright.”

choked back a sob. “You don’t need

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say anything to

though Viola did not really want to leave, she could only go after Eugene gave

“How blind are you to think that woman is actually

passed out in the office, our partners in Oskon City and the non–profit organization were

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