Chapter 472

Chapter 472

There was nothing much to talk about between Eugene and Melanie. She did not want to explain their situation to anyone either.

Suddenly, someone’s phone rang, interrupting Henry, who had been about to say something. He looked at Eugene, who was looking at his phone, with displeasure. Eugene did not hesitate to end the call.

However, the phone rang again three seconds later. Eugene answered the call emotionlessly and asked, “What’s the matter?”

Viola was standing in a corner with her phone in hand. Hér complexion did not look too good. Eugene, where are you now?”

“Outside,” Eugene replied.

“Are you… with someone?”

Eugene responded indifferently, “I’m busy with something. If there’s nothing, I’ll hang up

now.”

Viola felt like she was choking, as if her throat was being squeezed. “Can you come and accompany me? I think I caught a cold. I feel terrible,” she said hoarsely.

Eugene remained silent.

Viola hurriedly said a few more words and then ended the call. She looked at Mason, who was sitting across from her, and said pitifully, “He really lied to me.”

Pity flashed past his features. “I shouldn’t have brought you here. You wouldn’t have seen all this otherwise. It’s my fault.”

Viola shook her head. She looked past the verdant fence and saw Melanie and Eugene sitting together. There was also an old man sitting across from them. Eugene seemed very respectful toward him.

She originally planned to have dinner with Mason today, but halfway through, he suddenly decided to change the location.

After pressing him repeatedly, she finally learned that he had seen Melanie and Eugene here.

“Who was that?” Henry’s tone lost its previous kindness as he stared at Eugene.

Eugene replied calmly, “No one.”

Hearing that, Henry snorted coldly. “Don’t think I don’t know anything.”

Melanie sat there quietly, listening to Henry’s words. There were only four people in the private room, and it was quiet. She had caught the voice on the other end of the phone call and knew it was Viola.

Standing up, she said, “Mr. Henry, I have to go to the bathroom.”

Henry nodded happily, watching her leave. However, when he looked back at Eugene, his expression turned cold.

Furrowing his brows, he looked at Eugene and lowered his voice, saying, “Eugene, your

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mother told me that you have a new girlfriend from the company?

“I’m telling you this now. It’s not only your mother who disapproves of her, but I do too. That girl has nothing–no capability or background. Why keep her around?” Henry continued.

Eugene raised an eyebrow. “And what background does Melanie have?”

Henry’s once cloudy eyes brightened. He snorted. “I didn’t agree with your parents‘ marriage because your father had twisted thoughts. He insisted on relying on other families to make ours more glorious.

“However, the Hels were too formidable, and your father wasn’t able to control them at all.

“Eugene, I’ve told you this before. You must consider your own value when looking for a wife. Moreover, you must be able to handle her and grasp her value and abilities.‘

The man’s voice was soft, but each word he spoke rang clear. It was entirely different from the gentle and amiable tone he had used with Melanie earlier. He sounded more like a shrewd businessman now.

Eugene’s brows twitched, and he gripped his phone slightly tighter. After a moment, he chuckled casually and said in a laid–back manner, “Grandpa, do you think I’m less capable than Melanie?”

He then scoffed. “You’re giving her too much credit.”

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