hapter 100


    “Eugene?”


    Mnie was about to say something when she heard Vi’s voice.


    She looked up and saw Vi standing not far away, holding her suitcase. She was staring at them, her face pale as a sheet.


    Eugene also seemed surprised to see Vi. He paused, let Mnie go, and walked up to Vi’s side. “Why are you here?” he asked her softly.


    “I…” Vi looked at Mnie and then at Eugene. Her eyes were red as she choked, “I happened to be on leave, so I wanted toe over and visit you! But…”


    She grabbed Eugene’s shirt tightly, ncing at Mnie from time to time as if she had been deeply hurt.


    Simon interjected, “When I said I was dropping by yesterday, Vi immediately said she wanted toe with me.”


    He then teased his friend with a grin, “Aren’t you happy, Eugene? It’s such a nice surprise. Your girlfriend came all the way here to visit you.”


    Eugene did not reply. He just took the suitcase from Vi’s hand, his tone was low and gentle as he said, “Come on, I’ll take you upstairs. You should get some rest.”


    Vi’s eyes were still red as she stared at Eugene.


    Eugene paused for a moment before saying slowly, “I’ll exin upstairs.”


    The atmosphere was perfectly warm and lovey–dovey. It was as if they hadpletely forgotten that Mnie was there.


    It was only when Vi passed by her and said hi in a muffled voice that she realized what had happened.


    Mnie watched as Eugene kindly carried Vi’s suitcase for her. All of a sudden, her wrist hurt.


    It was probably because she had instinctively resisted when she fell into Eugene’s arms just now. She had ced her hand on his chest.


    Vi was here now, so Mnie assumed that Eugene would take Vi with him for the rest of the day. It was what he usually did.


    To Mnie’s surprise, however, Eugene called her down at lunchtime.


    “Hi, Mnie.” Vi was still smiling sweetly. Upon closer inspection, though, Mnie noticed that she had a lightyer of makeup on her face. She was wearing expensive jewelry too, making her look that much more mature.


    From the looks of things, Eugene had probably exined everything to her as well.


    Mnie did not see Eugene anywhere, so she asked Vi, “Is Eugene not here?”


    “He went outside to answer a call.” Vi studied Mnie, an unmistakable look of probing in her eyes.


    Mnie did not have much to say to her. She pretended not to notice Vi’s continued to scroll through her phone.


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    However, Vi seemed to have something to say to her. She called out softly to Mnie, who looked up.


    “Can I help you, Vi?”


    “It’s about Eugene.” Vi lowered her head and paused before continuing, “Has he been doing well while he’s been here?”


    Mnie looked at her. She knew what Vi was implying.


    She wanted to know if Eugene had met any other women while he was away from her.


    -More precisely, she wanted to know if anything had happened between Eugene and Mnie.


    Mnie was expressionless as she said, “It would be better if you just asked him.”


    Vi was a little embarrassed, but she tried to cover for herself. “Oh, I’m sure he would’ve told me if anything happened.”


    That was what she said, but her gaze was transfixed on Mnie.


    She was obviously very suspicious of Mnie.


    Mnie lowered her gaze and was about to say something when she saw Eugeneing into the lobby from outside.


    His gazended on Mnie for a moment before he frowned. “Haven’t you called for the car yet?”


    “Mnie just came down not too long ago. She probably didn’t have the time.” Vi immediately hooked her arm around Eugene’s and spoke up for Mnie in a soft voice.


    Eugene said without much emotion, “If we follow her timing, we’ll surely bete.”


    Mnie’s hand froze. Actually, she was supposed to be on medical leave today, but Eugene seemed to have forgotten.


    She pursed her lips and did not say anything. She merely followed him to the branch office.


    Walden was already waiting at the door. When he saw Eugene, he smiled and weed them. ” Mr. Scott, Miss Shue is already waiting inside.”


    It was only when he said that that Mnie realized she had not seen Evelyn around today. She had just assumed that Evelyn was at the hotel.


    Eugene walked inside without saying anything.


    Vi followed beside Mnie and asked quietly, “Mnie, who’s Miss Shue?”


    Who else could it be?


    The words were on the tip of her tongue, but Mnie just said, “It’s our business partner.” Vi let out a small sigh of relief. Before she could properly rx, though, she saw Evelyn waiting in the conference room.


    Evelyn nced at Vi, then shifted her gaze directly to Mnie. “I’m surprised to see you at work for once, Miss Smith.”


    Mnie’s hand injury was not fully healed yet. Although she was wary of Evelyn now, she still maintained a calm appearance on the surface. She ced the files in front of Eugene and said, ” I’m Mr. Scott’s secretary, after all. This is my job.”


    Evelyn scoffed. “Most people can’t afford a secretary like


    Mnie knew what she was insinuating, but Vi did not.


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    After looking at Mnie and Evelyn suspiciously, Vi walked over to Eugene. Her voice was warm and sweet. “Eugene, I don’t want to disturb you while you’re working. I’ll wait for you outside.”


    Eugene raised his eyebrows slightly and handed her a document. “There’s no need for that.” He then looked at Mnie and said expressionlessly, “You. Get out.”