Chapter 801
Eugene was gone when Yvonne came,
She brought a takeaway box with food inside, “I cooked this according to the instructions in the recipe book for you. Enjoy yourself! It breaks my heart to see you getting skinnier,”
Melanie did not have any appetite. Her eyelids were lowered, her eyes fixed on the phone screen.
The news of the car crash had spread throughout her social circle. Although she did not have many friends, most of her clients sent her text messages expressing their concerns.
Clara’s message was among theirs.
However, she had asked something strange: [I heard you made a police report?]
Melanie did not answer that and’deleted Clara’s text before turning her phone screen off.
Xander reported it to the police for her on the day of the accident.
It was a mere accident, but Melanie told the police about her medical report being amended on purpose. Someone had plotted against her so that she would abort the baby.
Hence, she was not surprised to learn that the police had found out Cedric might be behind this.
Cedric did not hide what he did. He might have thought dealing with Melanie would be simple, so he did not intend to do it discreetly.
However, he had nothing to fear as the Scott family had the status and power to deal with such a
small matter.
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“Don’t worry, Mrs. Scott. I’ve asked my mom’s lawyer. It’s a small matter,” Evelyn gently comforted Stella in the Scott family’s living room.
“Melanie will agree to close the case if we pay her enough.”
Stella’s expression was ugly. She scoffed and slammed her cup on the coffee table. “If only money could solve it! What worries me is that this woman might take advantage of the situation and pester
Eugene again.”
Her tone was heavy, completely different from her usual arrogance and pride.
Evelyn pursed her lips and stopped saying anything. She sat quietly next to Stella, playing the role of a well–behaved lady.
Stella was in a bad mood. However, when she looked at Evelyn beside her, she still comforted her by saying, “Don’t worry! Your marriage with Eugene is just a matter of time. No matter what, you’re the daughter–in–law I’ve chosen.
“As for Melanie, she was pregnant with some man’s child. If she dares to use it as an excuse to cling
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to Eugene, I’ll chase her away! Does she think anyone can get into the Scott family? I can’t stand a shameless woman like her!”
Stella seemed to recall something, and her face was ashen.
9:
Eugene was at LeapCo’s branch office.
He stood by the French windows. His recent weight loss made him look taller. The black shirt accentuated the boundless coldness emanating from him.
The clouds outside were low, creating a sense of oppression.
Lee stood behind Eugene, wanting to remind him a meeting was scheduled, but he dared not.
He had been observing Eugene’s state in the past few days. During the day, he was at the company, and as soon as it was time, he went to the hospital.
His cold temperament had turned into loneliness, and his deep–set eyes looked more serious.
The employees in the company dared not speak loudly, fearing they might provoke him.
The sudden ringtone of the phone interrupted Lee’s thoughts. Eugene answered the call and quickly hung up.
Turning around, he looked at Lee. “Isn’t there a meeting in a while? Why didn’t you remind me?”
Lee parted his lips, looking at Eugene’s bloodshot, deep–set eyes. He said nothing in the end.
Then, he heard Eugene’s slightly hoarse voice. “Have you contacted the Hel family?”
Lee was caught off guard and quickly reported all the information he got to Eugene.
In fact, the Hel family and Eugene had been mutually restraining each other, waiting for either side to give in first.
