Chapter 174 Running Into Him Everywhere

As the guests huddled across the lobby of Radiant Hotel, exchanging toasts and greetings, Albert tactfully escorted Melody into the hall.

Bracing against the probing looks, he whispered to Melody with a bright smile, "There's a lot of jewelry on auction tonight. Tell me if you see anything you like."

Melody smiled. "What, are you buying one for me? Then—"

"I'm sorry." Just then, a middle-aged man approached them and cut her short tactlessly. "Mr. Scott, the organizers would like a word."

Albert recognized the man and turned with an upset glare. "Does it have to be now?"

The middle-aged man nodded. "They asked. I'm just the messenger."

Albert was certainly left fuming. It was more than having his conversation with Melody interrupted—he had finally managed to return to the country and would like to spend more time with her.

But he had no choice—having signed a contract, that meant he had an obligation.

Melody could actually see his mood sour, and she smiled in amusement, clapping