Chapter 642
It was only when she arrived at Howard’s private room that Melanie realized that Howard was not the only one there. There were a few other men at the table with him, and they all seemed to be close to
Howard.
After Melanie and Eugene entered the room, one of the men in a floral shirt instantly shouted, ” Damn! Hey, Howard, your daughter is really amazing. She’s actually dating Eugene Scott! I’ve never heard you mention it before. Why are you so low–key?”
Howard sat back in his seat with a faint smile on his face. He waved his hand nonchalantly, “What would I know about the younglings‘ affairs? Mel only brought Mr. Scott to Oskon Cityv recently, That’s when I found out about their relationship.”
He finally remembered to ask Melanie and Eugene to take a seat. Pointing at the seat beside him, he said, “Come, Mel, sit here. You too, Eugene. Come and have a drink with me.”
Melanie looked at his nonchalant expression and frowned. No matter how uncomfortable she felt, she could only endure it for now.
It was as Eugene said. If they offended Howard today, their reputation would ruined throughout Oskon City tomorrow. People in the business circle could never keep secrets.
To make things worse, it was her and Eugene’s first time in Oskon City. They should not start off on the wrong foot.
Melanie and Eugene sat down in turn.
Howard’s expression softened even more. He sighed and poured a drink for Melanie. He sighed and said, “Mel, I’m sorry for everything that happened before. I was so angry, that’s why I lost my temper at you. But ask Larry and Gaston over here! Ever since then, I’ve missed you dearly.
“I really have my reasons for not returning to Jepton. I came to Oskon City to work alone without anything but the clothes on my back. It wasn’t easy for me either! I really missed you, but I couldn’t
leave!”
Howard played the part of heartbroken father as soon as Melanie and Eugene arrived. He held Melanie’s hand and said, “I’ll make it up to you, I promise. I’ll give you whatever you want, okay? Just
don’t be mad with me anymore…
Melanie frowned and tried to pull her hand away, but Howard’s grip was so tight that her wrist hurt.
When the two men beside Melanie saw this little scene, they sighed and lamented about Howard’s tough life over the past few years. In the end, they waved their hands and said, “Every parents loves their children. Don’t harp onto the past and just forgive him already! You can get along from now on.”
Howard sighed again.
Melanie was in no hurry to pull her hand back. She watched Howard put on the pantomime with his friends, her eyes cold and amused.
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She wanted to hear what other excuses he could come up with.
However, Howard knew when to stop. After “convincing” Melanie, he turned his gaze to Eugene and put on a knowing smile. He pondered for a moment before saying, “Since we’re family now, I won’t hold back with you. Eugene, I’m actually very dissatisfied with your actions thus far.”
The air at the table instantly froze. Eugene looked up at Howard, his attitude unchanged. “Is that so?”
“Mel is my daughter. Although I haven’t been by her side all these years, I know what a wonderful and lovely girl she is. You may be rich and powerful, but you haven’t been good enough to her.”
Eugene stopped what he was doing. He raised his eyebrows imperceptibly and glanced at Howard. Finally, his gaze met Melanie’s for a moment.
He asked Howard quietly, “Why do you say that I’m not treating her well enough?”
Howard’s expression instantly turned serious. He looked straight at Eugene and said in a low voice, Mel is pregnant now. If you were good to her, why did you let her come all the way to Oskon City?”
He looked at Eugene very solemnly. “I’m sure you have more than enough properties in Jepton to have her settle there.”
His words were so subtle that Melanie could not help but laugh to herself.
See? Howard pretended to care about her, but he was actually testing Eugene.
Melanie turned her gaze to Eugene and was about to tell him to leave when Eugene asked in return, So all I have to do is let her rest in Jepton? Is that what you mean by treating her right?”
