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!”

anger, but she did not expect Howard to

such an accusatory

turned cold. “Howard, you have no right to mention my

early, and her

Howard like his own

side. Even after learning about Howard’s

Howard have to blame

How dare you speak to

said that, his palm

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 steps. She stumbled into

warm embrace.

as she looked up and saw Eugene’s clear and defined jawline. She found herself held tightly in his arms, just in time to

aback. He looked at his empty hand. Something flashed through his eyes before his usual dominant attitude returned. There

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vanished and was replaced by anger. “Melanie! Have 1 lost control over you now? Look at what