Chapter 866

It was highly likely that Melanie had found out Eugene was the one renting the house.

Eugene let out a sigh and glanced sideways out the window. The sunlight was bright, almost blinding.

Melanie stayed until the evening before heading back. She had no plans of asking Eugene what was going on. What did it have to do with her if he was willing to spend money and přetend to be a kind person behind her back in an attempt to persuade her? She would not be losing

anything.

She originally planned to buy some pastries from a nearby century–old bakery but unexpectedly ran into William. Accompanying William was an elderly lady with graying hair. Melanie’s brows furrowed, and she instinctively wanted to turn away.

However, William noticed her before she could and smiled, greeting her, “Miss Smith, what a coincidence.”

“Not really. It seems I should’ve left a few minutes later,” Melanie replied.

William did not mind her rejection but instead smiled and said a few words to the elderly lady. He then said to Melanie, “You don’t need to be so hostile toward me, Miss Smith. I just work at

LeapCo.”

Thames, you misunderstand. I just don’t like interacting

at Merry and remarked, “This is your daughter

expression turned cold, and she remained silent.

lot like Eugene. No wonder he’s willing to confront the chairman for you

felt repulsed by William’s hypocrisy. He

only thing that blinded Cedric and made him irrational enough to clash

left with Meredith. William was someone she could not

A hint of mockery flashed in his eyes. He composed himself and turned to his

pastries.

Chapter 866

most. When you visit her tomorrow, bring some for her. I’m getting

face dropped, replaced by solemnity.

has had

who have wronged her will face the consequences,”

his eyes deep with contemplation. His intentions were

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