The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 498

She just stayed by Henry’s side and greeted some guests with him.

Most of them knew her, and they looked at her inquisitively.

Back then, Henry was one of the main reasons why everyone tacitly agreed that Melanie was sure to marry Eugene. He always brought Melanie around to socialize as a member of the family.

Melanie held Henry’s coat and followed behind him, saying hesitantly, “Mr. Henry, I saw Mr. Cedric glancing your way a few times just now. He might be looking for you.”

Henry frowned as if displeased, but Melanie continued, “I’ll get Landon to invite Mr. Cedric over. I’ll join you after you’re done talking with him.”

A cloud fell over Henry’s expression. He knew that Melanie was indirectly excusing herself. She did not want to greet the guests with him.

He thought for a moment and said in a low voice, “Alright, then I want you to go and call Eugene. The banquet is about to start, but he’s not here yet.”

Henry was obviously doing this on purpose. Melanie was about to refuse when Henry waved his hand and followed Landon away.

choice but to call

for long before he picked up. Eugene’s deep and slightly cold voice reached

long hallway, looking at the pond in the lamplight. Her tone was even.

coolly, “Do you really

what your grandfather asked me to

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scoffed. It was very quiet on

passed on his word, so I’m hanging

From the laughter inside, she knew that Henry was still greeting the guests. If she went in, she would probably

today. She did not think about anything else. She stood rooted to the ground and continued to look at the wilting lily pads in the pond.

looked up instinctively and saw Eugene walking toward her

well- tailored suit accentuated his tall

had coincidentally dressed in a way that matched Melanie’s

out that Henry’s birthday banquet

that put a modern twist on the Victorian style.