Chapter 731 Someone grabbed her waist, and the next thing Melanie knew, she was pulled to the side. She managed to evade Candy, who ccrashing toward her.
Melanie grunted when her back hit hard against Eugene’s warm chest. She quickly stabled herself.
Eugene said in a deep voice, “Be careful.” His hand was still on Melanie's waist. They were now very close to each other, and Eugene’s warm breath brushed Melanie's ear. It was a little ticklish.
Melanie moved slightly to the side. Eugene’s dark eyes moved a little along with her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Candy!” Jackson crunning behind Candy as he called out breathlessly. “Don’t run. You'll crash into others.
She was already running past Melanie. She then jumped into Jackson's arms. She turned to look at Melanie when she heard Jackson's words.
“I'm sorry, | was being careless.” Melanie was not bothered by it. “It's fine.” Candy was grasping the corner of Jackson's shirt. She looked up at Jackson and later at Melanie. She hesitated before working up the courage to ask, “Do you and my dad know each other?” “Oh, it’s you from the other day.” Jacob cover as well and instantly recognized Melanie and Eugene.
He said to Jackson, “They're the ones | was telling you about. Candy knocked into them on her bike. How do you know each other?” Candy stuck out her tongue with slight embarrassment. B.. wasn't on purpose either.” She was Jackson's only daughter, and Jackson was known to spoil his daughter.
The way Jackson looked at Melanie and Eugene softened when he heard Jacob's words.
Jackson held Candy’s hand and headed outside. “Since you're here to see me, we should have a chat.” Melanie raised her eyes and understood what he meant.
When she was about to follow behind, she realized she was still in Eugene’s arms. His hand was grasping her waist tightly.
Melanie frowned as she looked at Eugene. She stared at the side of his cold, handsface and said in a low voice, “Letgo.” Eugene looked down at her. There was a glimmer in his dark eyes.
There was a casual look in his eyes as he grunted a neutral answer. He released her.
Chapter 738 Melanie glanced at his hand letting go of her and said nothing. She followed behind Jackson and left with him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJackson initiated the chat as they drove straight to a restaurant in the city center. Candy kept looking at Melanie curiously until she finally asked Jackson shyly, “Dad, can I sit next to her?” He was taken aback by the question. Jackson looked at Melanie and seemed to contemplate her.
Melanie sat quietly, allowing him to size her up.
Candy shook Jackson’s hand and gave him a pitiful look. “Can I, Dad?” Jackson was unable to reject her and asked Melanie, “Would you mind, Miss Smith?” Candy ran over to sit next to Melanie the moment he asked the question. She was adorable, had a pretty smile, and was very obedient.
Melanie asked her quietly, “Has the wound on your hand recovered?” Candy smiled brightly. “I'm fine now!” Jackson was less stern with Candy around, and the atmosphere at the restaurant table was quite friendly.
Eugene took the opportunity to jump right into the topic as he explained their reason for seeing Jackson.
Jackson's relaxed expression slowly turned serious. “The report Harvey submitted tohas already explained why Burning Star Stuand LeapCo aren't suitable for this tender. How could it be inaccurate?” Eugene smiled. “I have no idea about the contents of the report Mr. Grant submitted, but | think might like to take a look at the data and information we have. It includes all possible emergency scenarios in which we have prepared proposed countermeasures.”