Chapter 698
The sky darkened. After Viola got out of the car, the smell of her sweet perfume lingered in the car.
Matthew frowned. He pulled out a disinfectant tissue from the glove box and wiped his fingers carefully. He did not stop until he had thoroughly cleaned all ten fingers, then he got out of the car expressionlessly and threw the tissue into the trash can.
After that, he did not get into the car again. He leaned against the Rolls–Royce and counted down inwardly.
When his count reached one hundred, his phone rang. Matthew was not surprised. A glance at the time told him it was exactly six o’clock.
He waited for three rings before answering the call unhurriedly. Howard’s impatient voice came from the other end. “Why haven’t you transferred the money yet this month?
“Matthew, I’m warning you. Don’t make me tell the Qaisas what kind of person your mother is! If word gets out, that Qaisa heiress would dump a bastard like you in a heartbeat!”
Matthew’s gaze did not waver at all as he listened to his father’s verbal abuse. He waited for Howard to stop ranting before he said, “What’s wrong? Didn’t you get the money from your precious daughter? Why are you asking a bastard like me for money instead?”
There was a moment of silence, followed by another torrent of violent abuse.
Matthew opened the car door and threw his phone inside. Then, he locked the car and continued playing with his lighter outside.
Nicole had given him the lighter when he was learning how to smoke.
Melanie walked a distance away from the conference room before returning the milk tea to Hugh. “I can’t drink milk tea right now because of the pregnancy, but thank you.”
Hugh lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment. “Shall I buy you a thermos tomorrow instead?”
“You don’t have to give me anything.” She could not imagine Hugh picking her up with a thermos.
Melanie was too busy putting together the files that night to have dinner with Hugh. She had just returned to her room when she got a call from Xander.
Melanie happened to have a question for him, so she smiled and said, “Well, this is a coincidence. I was just going to call you.”
Xander smiled back. “Maybe we’re on the same wavelength.”
As soon as he finished that sentence, Liana clicked her tongue. “Hey, Mel! Do you dear sister–in–law?”
remember me, my
Liana’s greetings were as enthusiastic as ever. Melanie coughed lightly and said, “How have you been, Liana?”
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“Ahh, that minor injury is nothing. I’ve been discharged from the hospital, and I’m with Xander now. He said you’re in Oskon City! I’m going there for a trip with my husband next week. Do you want to have dinner together?”
Melanie readily agreed. She liked Liana, who was forthright and direct. It was just that Liana’s thought processes could be a little overwhelming at times.
Sure enough, after Liana happily arranged a meal with her, she immediately dropped a bombshell on Melanie the very next second. “Mel, Yvonne said that she gave you a wolf pup to be your boyfriend. Why don’t you take my Xander instead? Is he too old for you?”
Xander was two years older than Melanie, but he was not even thirty yet. Age had nothing to do with
- it.
However, Liana kept pestering Melanie, asking her if she thought Xander was a withered old prune. Melanie really did not know how to answer that, so she quickly hung up.
After that, she had to send Xander a text to ask about work.
Two days before the end of the summit, Harvey joined a meeting another group of people. Viola was still with him, too.
Melanie was not sure if she was imagining it, but she felt like Viola kept glancing at her from time to time. Her gaze was more probing and less provocative this time.
Even Yvette could not help but ask when she came to see Melanie at noon. “Is Viola having eye cramps? Why do I feel like she’s been looking at you?”
Melanie shook her head. “I don’t know, either.”
She and Yvette walked out as they talked, but as soon as they left the conference room, she saw Lee standing outside again, as if waiting for her.
Melanie pretended not to see him, but Lee stepped forward himself. His expression was quite serious. “Melanie, Mr. Henry Scott is in town. He’s already at the hotel.”
Lee wanted to say something more but hesitated.
Melanie stopped in her tracks. Two days ago, Henry had called to ask her how she was doing. He had not mentioned anything about coming here at that time, so why was he here now?
An possibility occurred to her. She lowered her eyes and thought for a moment before looking up and asking Lee, “Why don’t you tell me directly why Grandpa came to Oskon City?”
Lee was silent for a moment. “He’s here for a checkup.”
Melanie’s stomach lurched. “What kind of checkup?”
After that, Melanie skipped lunch and went straight back to the hotel.
When she knocked on the door, Eugene answered it. He was wearing a shirt, but there were obvious traces of water on his right shoulder.
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He was not surprised to see Melanie, stepping aside to let her in.
Melanie did not say much to him. She went into the inner room, where Henry was sitting on the sofa, panting. Landon was rubbing his back.
There was an overturned teacup and a puddle of liquid on the ground.
Melanie looked at the teacup and paused. She bit her lip and whispered, “Hi, Grandpa.”
Henry had been very upset, but the moment he saw her, a smile immediately blossomed on his face.
He waved her over. “Come, Mel. Sit beside me.”
Melanie walked over to his side and looked at Henry with concern. “Lee said that your heart hasn’t been feeling right recently, so you came to Oskon City for a checkup. Why is your heart working up all
of a sudden?”
Henry cleared his throat and waved his hand. “I’m getting old. These things are natural.”
Melanie was about to say something else, but Henry interrupted her. He looked at Melanie kindly, his cloudy eyes filled with worry. “Why have you lost weight? Have you been working too hard recently, or is the food I ordered for you not good enough?”
Melanie felt even worse when she saw Henry like this. She held his hand and said softly, “Grandpa, your health is the most important. I can take care of myself.”
Henry nodded. “I know. You’re a good girl.”
After saying that, he snorted and glared at Eugene, who had just approached him. The kindness on his face instantly turned into dissatisfaction.
“Eugene is an unlucky fool who can’t do anything right by himself. It’s not your fault. Even I wouldn’t like him.” Henry patted Melanie’s hand reassuringly and said gently, “When will you introduce me to your boyfriend, Mel? I’ll give him a thorough inspection for you.”
