Chapter 465
Melanie had not interacted with Eugene’s grandfather much, but she knew Eugene had grown up with him.
Whenever she visited Eugene’s grandfather with Eugene in the past, the old man always treated her in a friendly manner. He thought of her as his granddaughter.
Melanie remembered when she visited Eugene’s grandfather for the first time, he gave her a gift.
He even told Eugene to be nice to his girlfriend in front of her.
However, it was because of this that Melanie was reluctant to visit Eugene’s grandfather.
She did not want to hear him feel sorry for their breakup.
Moreover, she did not want to pretend nothing had happened between her and Eugene in front of him.
However, before she could reject, Eugene said, “He’ll look for you if you don’t go and visit him.”
That was what Eugene’s grandfather would do.
Eugene inherited his persistence from his grandfather.
She hesitated for a second before nodding. “I’ll visit him.”
Nodding, Eugene said casually, “I’ll pick you up.”
Melanie said nothing.
Eugene was always decisive when he was around others.
However, Melanie knew he was soft–hearted in front of the people he trusted.
For example, his grandfather and Clara.
The thought only flashed across Melanie’s mind before she entered the site with Eugene.
Oliver was outside and saw them. As soon as he lifted his head, he asked, “Are you here to inspect the site again, Mr. Scott?”
His tone was unfriendly. Eugene only glanced at him before entering straight.
Melanie followed Eugene, and Oliver said calmly, “Xander is inside.”
The site was piled with materials. Melanie wore flat shoes but walked slowly because of the wires on the ground.
“Walk here.” A deep voice sounded, and Xander appeared from nowhere as he pointed and warned Melanie. “It’s dusty there, and your clothes might be dirty.”
Xander was in his work uniform which bore some paint stains. He stood far away, not approaching Melanie.
Melanie looked at him. Before she could speak, she heard a cold voice saying, “Wow, should I praise you for being such a gentleman, Mr. Solomon?”
Donned in his white shirt, Eugene looked like he did not belong here. He was glancing at Melanie and Xander coldly.
Xander pondered before saying expressionlessly, “She’s with me now. As her boss, I should be concerned about her.”
He said that expressionlessly, but his mockery was obvious.
“With you?” Eugene squinted his eyes and scoffed. “Mr. Solomon, I can tell that you’ve just returned from abroad from the way you phrase your words.”
“Mr. Scott, who are you to judge my way of speaking?”
The tense atmosphere between the two men attracted the workers‘ attention nearby.
With a frown, Melanie stood beside Xander and steered the conversation. “Mr. Scott is here to inspect the site.”
Melanie’s attitude was indifferent. She did not want to be the topic of argument between them.
In a serious tone, she said, “I’m unfamiliar with the materials and site. If you want to know more, you can ask around, Mr. Scott. I’ll excuse myself and help out outside.”
