The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 494

Melanie had been eating quietly until Reny called out to her.

She looked up. “What’s the matter?”

Reny smiled and said, “We were just discussing the participation quota for this year’s summit. We still think you should go, Melanie, I wanted to ask you about it that day, but I was too busy and didn’t have time.

“If you plan to stay in this industry, you need the necessary professional know–how. This is a good opportunity for you!”

Melanie did not expect her to bring up this topic again. She lowered her eyes and thought for a moment. This time, she did not reject her offer immediately. “It would be nice if I could participate.”

Oliver said, “If you want to go, we’ll make it happen.”

Melanie said nothing. She still had Dylan and Viola to worry about.

They moved on from the topic. Once the meal was over, Melanie was about to go to the study to work overtime when Xander called out to her.

She turned around and saw Xander frowning as he stood there looking at her. His voice was low. “I’m not a slavemaster. You don’t have to work so hard.”

took Melanie a moment to

in her tracks and turned back to him. “Oops. Did I tarnish your good reputation,

tone was light and teasing. Xander’s eyebrows lifted and he chuckled. “Shall we go out for a walk? The

rained, but the drainage system around the villa was well–maintained.

was a bit of mud on the lawn but there were

and felt her fatigue dissipate.

“Did Yvonne tell you about that?”

“I didn’t know before, so I didn’t prepare a gift for

time since I last celebrated my birthday.” Xander’s tone was calm, and there was

then took out her phone and bought him a digital gift

when he saw the notification. “You didn’t

at a street lamp in the distance. Her voice was gentle. “My grandfather

longer refused the gift card.

his calm eyes.

to

why he did not want to