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.

of knowledge you are seeking," I replied distantly. This guy was like gum

I'd also like to have a casual chat with you,

Atlas arrived at the entrance. I quickly said, "Sorry, Mr. Melvern, my ride's here, and I'm pressed for

tightly. If necessary, I could still probe into his background. However, this person wasn't to

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

quite like it. Still, I smiled apologetically at

standing in the rearview mirror,

around lunchtime.

upscale restaurant in Rivendell, and I

had arranged, he seemed to have recently had a haircut and looked a bit thinner. "Long time, no see!" I smiled and greeted

make it back and had to trouble you." He smiled, took the bag from my hands, and helped me settle

a while, but it felt like catching up with an old friend between

some specialties

other for so long but never sat down for a proper meal. We're finally doing it today Atticus said,

said so earlier. We could have had this meal long ago." I laughed, taking a sip of the tea he poured. "I've been

He

know about it?" I asked in