Chapter 441
Xander retracted his hand after helping Melanie with the coat. His expression became serious again, and his sightly in the wind
flapped
All Melanie could smell was Xander’s peppermint lemon scent. It was light and mild, but it was a comfy cologne.
She had wanted to return the coat to Xander, but before she could do so, a silver sports car stopped beside her.
It was followed by a black Maybach.
Melanie paused when she saw the Maybach’s license plate..
The next second, the door of the sports car opened. Simon got out wearing a floral shirt. He casually took off his sunglasses and threw them into the car before turning to look at Melanie and her company.
He whistled and looked Xander up and down, his eyebrows raised high. “Xander Solomon?”
Xander’s eyes were cold. “Simon Quinland,
“I’ve been close to your brother Xavier recently. I’ve heard a lot about you,” Simon said flippantly. “You’re very courageous. I’m impressed.”
His words always had a hint of mockery in them that made the listener uncomfortable.
“But “Simon’s tone changed again. He glanced at Melanie and sneered. “You don’t have good taste in women. You should learn from your brother.”
Melanie and Simon did not get along. The moment she saw him, she never expected him to say anything nice.
She tugged at her coat and said calmly, “Simon, have you been missing your hospital appointments again recently?”
She said lightly, “I think your mental capacity seems to have worsened.”
Simon’s face hardened. “You little-”
Before he could finish, the door of the Maybach beside him opened. Eugene, dressed in a dark suit, got out of the car.
The well–tailored suit wrapped around his slender body. His broad shoulders and narrow waist made him look tall and sophisticated.
However, his eyes were cold and dark. He gazed evenly at Melanie, who did not flinch. She met his gaze squarely.
Their eyes met and collided with some unspeakable emotion. Their gazes were burning, and neither of them gave in to the other.
“Eugene.” Simon’s carefree drawl broke the silence. He said in a huff, “I should have left the house a few minutes later. Tsk, now my mood is all ruined.”
Melanie also retracted her gaze and said in a low voice, “Let’s go inside.”
Xander nodded and followed behind her.
With the way Latman Manor was structured, there were no street langs on the much lediqu the main hall Although the sky still had a touch of sunlight, Melenie welted senty
She was wearing stilettos and holding up the hem of her dress carefully
However, just as they were about to turn a comer, Zander uddenly pulled her back, dost yanking her to his side. He protected her with one hand and said softly, “Warhout.”
There was a small pothole not far ahead of Madanie. If it had not been for Zander, the would have tripped on it.
Xander’s hand was still wrapped around her waist. Melanie’s heart was beating a little fer She took a moment to calm down before saying tersely, “Thank you”
Xander was silent for a moment before retracting his hand. “I’m sorry. I didn’t call out to you just now because I was afraid that you would panic and trip That’s why I pulled you back”
As soon as he finished speaking, Oliver teased him from behind. “Poss, you’re acting like the perfect boyfriend. Why didn’t you catch me when I was about to fall?”
Xander shot him a cold look, and Oliver shut up.
Melanie tugged on her clothes and stood by the side. She lowered her eyes and did not say anything
Kander had caught her off–guard, so her tone was subconsciously wary.
