Beyond the Divorce

To my surprise, it was Melvern.

He noticed me and walked toward me with a smile on his face.

"Ms. Chloe, what a coincidence. We meet again," he said, looking at me like an old friend.

"Mr. Melvern, hello." I nodded politely, wondering why he was there. However, I didn't ask.

"Are you heading out?" he asked casually, glancing at me.

"Yes, just stepping out for a bit." I smiled faintly. "Are you here for business?"

"Yes, I'm here to meet an old friend," he replied, seemingly carefree. "Which floor is your company on?"

"The 10th floor," I answered, but I didn't extend any courteous invitation for him to visit.

I was sure that if I did, he would show up at my door tomorrow.

"Ms. Chloe, could I invite you for a chat sometime when you're free? I have some questions I'd like to consult you about," he asked politely.

I knew that this was just an excuse.

are seeking," I

course, it's about construction." He smiled pleasantly and said, "However, I'd also like to

I quickly said, "Sorry, Mr. Melvern, my ride's here, and I'm pressed for time. Let's chat another time!

necessary, I could still probe into his background. However, this

I was in a hurry, he politely gestured. "That's settled, then. See you next

be seizing an opportunity, but I didn't quite like it.

him standing in the rearview

around lunchtime. I went directly to the

was the most upscale restaurant in Rivendell, and I had been

have recently had a haircut and looked a bit thinner. "Long time, no

back and had to trouble you." He smiled, took the bag from

had been a while, but it felt like catching up with an old

ordered some specialties

proper meal. We're finally doing it today Atticus said,

should have said so earlier. We could have had this meal long ago." I laughed, taking a

He glanced at

about it?" I