Chapter 159
That call took Melanie by surprise, yet she still stepped into the office.
Eugene turned around when Yana called Melanie’s name.
His cold eyes met Melanie’s. After seconds, he scoffed as he said sarcastically, “You’ve only just
arrived?”
Startled, Melanie looked at the ground and explained, “I’m sorry. It’s my fault for being late. I was caught up in an emergency.”
Her voice was calm, and her attitude was sincere, yet Eugene did not buy it.
Sneering, he looked at Melanie in disdain as he said, “You have many emergencies. The last time was your mother. Who was it this time? Your dad?”
Melanie pursed her lips and did not answer. She paused briefly before saying, “What time will
Chairman Scott be here?”
Eugene glanced at her and said calmly, “You’re well–informed.”
Although Eugene mocked Melanie, he still brought her with him to welcome Cedric’s arrival.
Cedric did not like Melanie as a person but admired her working ability.
Moreover, Melanie had learned plenty about Stella and Cedric to give them a good impression of her
back then.
As such, Eugene would arrange for her to attend to Cedric if he visited the company.
Viola was around, but she did not dare to show herself much during this kind of situation. After all, she still remembered the impression she had left on Stella.
Moreover, Eugene had warned her about this.
Viola drooped her eyelids and bit her lip lightly.
Cedric was in his 50s, and as the chairman of Prosper Group, he had an oppressive temperament.
He looked at Eugene with his sharp gaze and asked impatiently, “You just had to deal with the cooperation in Prime City. What took you so long?”
‘I went to Hearth City on my way back,” answered Eugene monotonously.
‘Is it because of Douglas?”
‘Yes.”
Cedric stopped asking and headed straight to the CEO’s office.
Melanie followed behind them. She started the topic and reported their situation in Prime City to
edric.
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Eugene and Cedric had a poor relationship as father and son. It was only because Eugene was managing LeapCo that Cedric visited.
Since their relationship was terrible, Melanie had to ease the atmosphere and start a topic for them to discuss.
She had been doing this for years and was good at it.
However, when the elevator stopped, Cedric asked, “Did you go to Prime City with Eugene?”
Melanie was startled for a second before answering honestly, “Yes.”
Cedric’s gaze fell on Melanie. He was about to speak when Eugene interrupted suddenly, “How much say do you have in this business trip?”
Melanie was taken aback but reacted quickly enough and did not show her emotions. She said, “I’ll prepare tea for both of you.”
Cedric’s preference was just like Stella’s. He didn’t like coffee but loved drinking tea.
Melanie took some tea leaves from the cabinet and brewed them for Cedric. Then, she prepared another cup of tea for Eugene,
Julie had just gotten a glass of water and bumped into Melanie from behind. The tea in the cup spilled onto Melanie upon impact.
Melanie frowned and put down the tray.
Almost all the tea had spilled. It not only drenched her shirt, but it was also hot because she had just
boiled the water.
Julie froze for a moment and then plastered a smile on her face as she said, “I’m sorry, Melanie. I was looking at my phone and didn’t notice you.”
