The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 627

Howard became increasingly frustrated, and Bianca interjected hypocritically, “Exactly. Tobias has always been open–minded and generous. Exchanging numbers is no big deal. Why make such a fuss?

“You’re making it seem like Tobias wants to do something to you.”

Howard pushed his glasses up, furrowing his brows as he explained to Melanie, “Tobias and I are old friends. He just wants to care for you too.”

Melanie looked at him calmly. “Why does he want to do that? Am I that close to him? Also-”

She continued sarcastically, “You’ve neglected me for so many years. Now you’re telling me your friend is concerned about me. Do you actually want me to believe that?”

“Melanie!” Howard suddenly lowered his voice, his face flushing red as he scolded her, “Who taught you to speak to your elders like this, your grandfather or your mother?

“I should have taken you away back then. Look at what you’ve become now. You disrespect your

elders and show no remorse!”

contain her anger, but she did not expect

an accusatory tone.

cold. “Howard, you have no right to mention

early,

Howard like his

stood by Howard’s side. Even after learning about Howard’s infidelity,

right did Howard have

any manners left? How dare you speak to me like

that, his palm came

did not have time to dodge and instinctively leaned sideways. However, the blow did not come. Instead, she felt a force grabbing her arm and pulling her back a few

warm embrace.

filled her senses as she looked up and saw Eugene’s clear and defined jawline.

silent, and even Howard was taken aback. He looked at his empty hand. Something flashed through his eyes before his usual dominant attitude returned. There was

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by anger. “Melanie! Have 1 lost