Chapter 679
It had only been ten minutes since Melanie sent him the text. She knew, of course, he had just said those things. She did not mind and generously said, “In that case, let me treat you to dinner.”
Melanie definitely would not go as far as Hugh suggested and book a romantic dinner for couples. Instead, she opted for them to dine at a nearby restaurant. Fortunately, Hugh did not mind, so they had dinner together. He even remembered to call Yvonne when they were eating,
Interested in gossip as always, Yvonne eagerly listened while Melanie shook her head and focused on her meal. She allowed Hugh and Yvonne to chat freely. However, Melanie noticed something different in the way Hugh interacted with Yvonne compared to how he was with her.
He seemed more youthful and engaged. Although they bantered, Hugh was accommodating to
Yvonne at every turn.
Realizing something, Melanie glanced at Hugh, who was sitting opposite her. There was a meaningful look in her eyes.
Hugh’s room was opposite Melanie’s this time. He said, “We need to play our roles convincingly. Otherwise, Yvonne won’t buy it.”
Melanie thought about it and agreed silently.
Before going to bed, Melanie received several text messages from Howard. They were not apologies this time but a request to have a serious talk. Melanie did not reply to him. She turned off her phone and went to sleep.
The next morning, she saw Hugh standing outside her door the moment she opened it. He was holding a bag of breakfast and looked up when Melanie came out. Even though he had not said anything yet, Melanie could already sense his impatience.
She hesitated for a moment. “Why are you up so early?”
“Yvonne called me at six and reminded me to bring breakfast to you,” he said hoarsely.
“You don’t have to listen to her for these kinds of things.”
Hugh did not respond, and Melanie was unsure if he had taken her words to heart. He did not pass the breakfast to Melanie. Instead, he walked downstairs with her, breakfast still in hand.
Inevitably, they ran into Eugene and Lee in the lobby.
Lee had not seen Hugh yesterday, so when he saw Melanie coming down with a young man, he hesitated. He was considering whether to greet them when he saw Hugh handing the breakfast to
Melanie.
“Since you won’t let me go to work with you, you have to eat well. Otherwise, I’ll go with you tomorrow.”
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Melanie was used to Hugh’s occasional thoughtfulness‘ by now. She accepted the breakfast without changing her expression and said softly, “You don’t have to go through the trouble of buying breakfast for me every morning I can just grab something.”
Her toue was as usual, but with Hugh beside her, it sounded somewhat coquettish.
Lee’s yoke mas caught in his throat as he subconsciously turned to look at Eugene, only to find Eugene’s gaze finest coldly on Melanie
He was usually devoid of emotions, but now, he seemed especially indifferent.
Remembering the instructions from the old man, Lee cleared his throat. “Melanie, we happen to be on our way to the conference hall. Shall we go together?”
Melanie just raised an eyebrow and refused. “No need. I can go by myself.”
Hugh’s gaze shifted to Lee as soon as he offered Melanie the ride. He was a young man in his 20s, but with his stern face, even his eyes were sharp and direct.
He was looking at Lee as he spoke, but the words were meant for Eugene to hear. “Since you guys are just work partners, let’s not overstep boundaries.”
