Chapter <b>273 </b>


    <b>The </b>phone continued ringing for several seconds before it ended. Mnie took her phone and left the kitchen. Yvonne asked her, “Mel, aren’t you having the stew?”


    Mnie replied, “I’m good.” She had not actually had dinner that night, but she was feeling a little


    queasy and simply had no appetite.


    At Jepton Hotel, LeapCo’s gathering had just ended. Holding her phone in hand, Ste sneered, “Satisfied?”


    Eugene was seated across from her, his gaze cold and indifferent. There was no expression on his face as he asked, “I should be asking you that.”


    Despite being in her 50s, Ste had taken good care of herself and still looked youthful. She gazed at Eugene with disdain. “Eugene, don’t forget that I’m your mother. You think I can’t handle a house for you?


    “I’ve said I won’t let her into the family. There is just no way. Don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking!”


    Ste pointed at Eugene, her tone gradually turning harsh. “You really take after your father, liking those low–born women!”


    “Ste!” Cedric suddenly stood up, his face dark as he stared at Ste. “You should watch your mouth!”


    Ste scoffed. “Cedric, I’m already giving you face in front of these outsiders. Don’t forget how you got to where you are today.”


    Eugene looked on indifferently at the tense atmosphere between them, as if he were ustomed to it.


    Ste and Cedric continued arguing about their never–ending grips. As tempers red, Ste pointed at Eugene and said, “Cedric, look at your good son. He’s just like you, someone who enjoys ying with rubbish! You’re both equally foolish!”


    Eugene stood up expressionlessly. He nced at the two who were still quarreling coldly and said in a voice that could freeze, “I just don’t like others casually touching my things, that’s all.


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    His mood was sour, and he gave off an aura that warned strangers to keep their distance. Seeing Eugene in this state, Vi felt a bit uneasy.


    She deliberately stayed behind after the banquet, hoping to wait for Eugene and see if she could get him to introduce her to his parents. Even though Ste’s attitude toward her was not good, Vi had heard that Ste initially could not tolerate Mnie either.


    Ste only gradually epted her after they continued to interact with one another more.


    Vi figured if Mnie could achieve that, why not her?


    She bit her lip, put on a faint smile, and approached Eugene. She attempted to link her arm with his. However, Eugene avoided her.


    Vi was momentarily stunned before eximing in disbelief, “Eugene, what’s wrong with you?”


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    Eugene’s steps came to a halt. He stopped and looked at Vi with dark eyes. “Did I do something to upset you?” she asked, expression aggrieved.


    Faint creases appeared on Eugene’s forehead. “I’m thinking about something else.” He then added, “I’ll bring you home first.”


    Vi acknowledged with a soft hum and lowered her head without saying anything else.


    Whenever Eugene took her out, he would send her home regardless of howte it was. Vi was not an innocent woman. She had hinted at Eugene before, but he always imed it was not the right time.


    Mnie set her rm for six in the morning. Even though Xander had promised to help her, Mnie could not just sit back and wait without doing anything.


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