The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 678

Melanie stood at the door, her bright eyes seemingly seeing through everything. She calmly accepted Eugene’s probing gaze as he stared straight at her. He looked to be trying to extract evidence from her eyes to refute her words.

Melanie did not give him the chance, however. She averted her gaze to the green plant behind Eugene and gently reminded him, “Be cautious about what I just told you regarding Mr. Fuller. After all, he wouldn’t be targeting me.”

The man had repeatedly emphasized his care for Burning Star Studio and Xander, and he had provided substantial help to them. Moreover, Xander had referred to him as his mentor. It was why Melanie immediately ruled out the idea of Fuller targeting her.

However, she still could not figure out why he would do such a thing–especially since the lab belonged to him. However, it seemed that these were no longer her concerns.

She looked up at Eugene, who had not moved an inch. She said coldly, “That’s all I have to say. You

can leave now.‘

She turned to enter the room and closed the door, but she felt resistance as Eugene’s hand pressed against the door frame. His hand was clearly defined, with prominent knuckles and bulging veins on the back, indicating the strength he was exerting.

“Let go,” Melanie demanded.

her, his brows furrowed. He looked to be holding his

somewhat unusual.

eyes seemed

called her name slowly and softly, each syllable enunciated as if carefully crafted

his lips and

from the end of

voice.

up simultaneously in

settled on the hand that Eugene was using to support the door frame. He pondered for a moment before saying, “I just booked

a moment and then added, “Like a romantic dinner for

his serious expression and was first startled. She then quickly realized what he meant.

candy from his pocket and held it out to Melanie. “I got this at

told Hugh about her low blood sugar. Still,

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said, “I have something to do