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.

had no choice but

not ring for long before he picked up. Eugene’s deep and slightly cold voice reached

pond in the lamplight. Her tone was

coolly, “Do you really think you’re a part of the

eyes. “I’m just doing what your grandfather asked me to do.”

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scoffed. It

said calmly, “I passed on his word, so

However, she did not enter the hall. From the laughter inside, she knew that Henry was still greeting the guests. If she went in, she would probably be caught up in the pleasantries

birthday today. She did not think about anything else. She stood rooted to the ground

footsteps sounded beside her. Melanie looked up instinctively and saw Eugene walking toward

from above. His well- tailored suit accentuated his tall

he had coincidentally dressed in a

found out that Henry’s birthday banquet would

twist on the