The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 720

Melanie stood up to take the call outside. There was a lot of background noise on Lee’s end, revealing that he was at a social gathering.

Lee would not normally call her unless there was something important. “Is there something you need from me?” she asked.

“Eugene has reviewed Burning Star Studio’s revised plan. You can come to LeapCo soon to arrange the funding since you’re in Jepton now.”

It was regarding the recent changes in plans when Xander suddenly altered the original schedule, which led to Eugene requesting the new plan for review.

“I’ll go,” Melanie responded.

“Come tomorrow,” Lee suggested after a moment’s contemplation. “It’ll be the end of the month in two days. We don’t want any delays in the financial department.”

“That’s true,” Melanie acknowledged.

Just as they were about to hang up, Lee added, “By the way, Eugene has an important business dinner with Mr. Walsh tonight. It’s a crucial partnership, so he won’t be available.”

“Is there anything else?” Melanie asked, not interested in hearing about Eugene’s work matters.

all,” Lee

inside, only to see Xander coming out with a coat in

a brow slightly. “I thought you’d stay outside for

gestured with her phone. “Lee called. He wants me to

warm under the light. He looked at Melanie without saying anything, then draped the coat over her shoulders. “It’s chilly tonight. Don’t catch a

“Thank you.”

she did not look

Even if Luther is formidable, he won’t be able to turn the case around considering all the solid evidence you have. Otherwise, wouldn’t

coat around herself, forcing a slight smile. “I’m just a bit

Viola completely this time, it would be much harder to do

not someone who believed in fate, but recent events often made her

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that she would fail to bring the real culprit who caused her grandfather’s death to justice. She was afraid

grandfather would not

took a deep breath. She clutched her coat and looked at the sturdy street lights outside. The dim light broke