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.

brows furrowed. He looked to be holding his breath.

somewhat unusual.

eyes seemed

her name slowly and softly, each

his lips and teeth.

crisp voice rang out from the end

voice.

both looked up simultaneously in the direction of the voice..

on the hand that Eugene was using to support the door frame.

moment and then added, “Like a romantic dinner

was first startled. She then quickly realized what

and held it out to Melanie. “I got this at the front desk when I was checking

was silent. She had not told Hugh about her low blood sugar. Still, she accepted the

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still there. Expression unchanged, she said, “I have something