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Eugene changed the topic so quickly that Melanie could not keep up with him. She answered him anyway, “I can heat it up.”
Melanie had lived a tough life, so she was diligent and thrifty.
Eugene scoffed.
He did not return the takeaway box to Melanie. Instead, he threw it to Lee when they arrived at the hotel.
Henry was happy throughout the dinner. He did not eat much, but he was enjoying the moment.
However, he was getting older and needed to rest early. Sleepiness struck him at around 8.00 pm. Landon was ready to bring him back.
Henry looked at Eugene and Melanie and hesitated to speak. Melanie could only say, “Eugene and I have something to discuss.”
They were having dinner on the hotel’s second floor, and Henry’s room was upstairs. He could get there using the elevator, and it was safe.
Melanie and Eugene were going to talk about Redwaves.
Burning Star Studio and LeapCo were tied to the same boat. If Burning Star Studio was rejected, LeapCo might also be in trouble.
Melanie asked Eugene, “Do you know when Jackson will return?”
“Beginning of next month.”
Melanie checked the date. It was next week.
She was tense as it was a troublesome matter. “I asked Yvette and Mr. Fuller. They said Jackson might not be easy to deal with. Do you think he’ll trust us over Harvey?”
Melanie did not realize she had placed herself on the same side as Eugene.
Eugene lifted his eyebrow, his emotions twisting within him. He tapped the table and said briefly, “Jackson cares the most about his reputation. Harvey must’ve made this decision because he knows his uncle well.”
That was why Harvey rejected Melanie in front of everyone, making it difficult for Jackson to withdraw the decision.
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As Melanie pondered, her flustered emotions calmed down. “Harvey wouldn’t make things difficult for me for no reason.”
The current problem seemed unsolvable, but Melanie was trying to calmly figure
it out.
Following Eugene’s habit, she tapped on the table and said a sentence with each tap.
“Harvey has been making things difficult for Burning Star Studio for no reason from the beginning itself.
“Viola is just an assistant. He won’t let her make decisions as long as he’s in his right mind.
“Harvey, Redwaves, Burning Star Studio, LeapCo…”
Melanie muttered the names and tried to figure out the connection between them.
Her tapping stopped, and she looked at Eugene. “Has Harvey been ordered by someone to do this?”
Eugene was not surprised.
Melanie’s face turned gloomy. “You knew it all this while?”
“Harvey wouldn’t have the guts to go against the entirety of Jepton.”
Eugene sounded calm as he stared at Melanie. “You’ve been thinking highly of him. Instead of paying attention to him, it’s better if you…”
Before he could finish, Melanie’s phone on the table rang. It was a call from Hugh.
Only then did Melanie, remember she forgot to tell Hugh not to pick her up. She had been occupied with something else.
She looked at Eugene and answered the call in a quiet corner. “Hugh? I’m sorry. I forgot to tell you that I came back early. Where are you now?”
After a moment of silence, he said, “It’s okay as long as you’re safe.”
Melanie felt terrible and kept apologizing. After all, it was her fault. She had caused Hugh to wait for her.
Fortunately, Hugh did not mind and hung up the call after exchanging pleasantries. He said he happened to want to go to the club nearby for a drink.
Melanie still felt bad. She had forgotten about Hugh because she was busy.
Under normal circumstances, she would not forget about him.
What she just did was not nice.
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Melanie reminded herself to tell Hugh and Yvonne that Hugh should return to Jepton first. After all, he had already shown himself enough. They could make up an excuse for his departure.
Melanie felt terrible deep down.
She took the phone, returned to her table, and continued the topic. Eugene looked at her coldly and asked, “Hugh called?”
Melanie nodded.
Eugene lifted his eyebrow slightly. His eyes were always emotionless, yet he looked less stern under the light now.
His voice was calm, yet his eyes showed a hint of displeasure. Sneering, he said, “ Looks like it isn’t easy to coax your young boyfriend.”
Melanie had said that before. She frowned when she heard Eugene say the same words.
However, her knitted brows loosened, and she calmly said, “I’ll get used to it.”
Eugene’s gaze turned gloomy, and his face was cold again.
He repeated each word Melanie said, “Get used to it…‘
Eugene snorted and got up as he looked at Melanie from above. He uttered his next words coldly, “Looks like what I want to say has to wait since you need to coax your boyfriend.”
His voice was cold and angry. Then, he left the private room of the restaurant, slamming the door behind him.
Melanie frowned as she listened to the thundering sound from the door.
She rubbed her temples. The tense emotions were back again.
Many things ran through her mind, disturbing her thoughts.
When she was back in her room and had calmed down, she decided to call Yvonne and tell her about Hugh.
However, Stephen’s call came in.
“Mel, Dylan gave her statement.” Stephen’s words startled Melanie,
He continued, “It happened this afternoon. She suddenly came clean about everything Viola did and provided evidence.
“She might be brought back to Jepton for further judgment.”
