Chapter 45 The doors to the hotel opened, and the wind from outside blew in. It was indeed cold. Stephen had walked out, and Melanie wanted to wait for him at a corner of the corridor, but she saw Eugene opening his eyes. He was a little drunk, so the corner of his eyes was red, and his pupils were still dark. Eugene's gaze fell on Melanie. Her brows furrowed subconsciously when she heard him say, Melanie, drive me home." Startled, she did not move. She looked around. Simon or any other friends of Eugene were nowhere to be seen. Not getting a response from her annoyed Eugene. His expression turned gloomy as his fixed on Melanie. She lowered her eyelids and spoke in a voice that was loud enough for Eugene to hear, "I didn't drive here. Ask Simon to drive you home." eyes Eugene stared at her as he smirked meaningfully. He mocked, "Are you really dating Stephen now?" Melanie looked at her feet, saying, "It's none of your concern. Stephen and I are just friends." She wasn't sure if Eugene believed her, but he closed his eyes once more. Melanie moved her lips but eventually swallowed the words she was about to say. She could not give Eugene a lift. Eugene was drunk now, so it would actually be fine. However, once he sobered up, he would misunderstand and think she did it on purpose. Stephen happened to drive over in his car. Melanie glanced at Eugene one last time before heading toward the car. Stephen said, "I saw Eugene in the lobby just now. "He might be waiting for someone," Melanie responded calmly. Stephen stopped asking and drove Melanie home. Before he left her house, he handed her a small box inside the car. "I did this for fun. Take it as a gift of appreciation for tonight." However, Eugene only responded to her with a stare, and he said nothing. After a while, he unbuttoned the collar of his shirt as he said, "What does Stephen see in you?" Melanie was at a loss for words. "You're drunk." "You haven't answered me yet. What does Stephen see in you?" Eugene squinted his eyes as he observed Melanie like he was evaluating an item. Melanie took a deep breath. She did not want to talk much with him. She wanted to pull Eugene up from the sofa. "I'll send you back." However, her wrist was grabbed just as her fingers touched Eugene's arm. He lowered his head and buried his face on Melanie's shoulder as he called out her name in his deep voice, "Melanie." Chapter 46 Title: A Fated Encounter In "A Fated Encounter" by CrushReels, a captivating modern romance unfolds. Emma Brown finds herself entangled in a complex web of family obligations when her father, Henry, pressures her to marry Tommy Anderson in place of her sister Bella to salvage their struggling business. As Emma navigates this unexpected turn of events, she discovers that Tommy is not the man rumors portray him to be. Their relationship evolves beyond mere obligation, revealing layers of depth and emotion amidst the backdrop of societal expectations and personal desires. This novel delves into themes of duty, love, and self-discovery as Emma grapples with conflicting emotions and the realization that fate may have a different plan in store for her. With nuanced character development and a unique twist on the conventional romance narrative, "A Fated Encounter" stands out as a compelling tale of love and sacrifice. Experience this engrossing story online at CrushReels and immerse yourself in a world where destiny intertwines with the complexities of the heart.