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.

you are seeking,"

said, "However, I'd also like to have a casual chat with

I quickly said, "Sorry, Mr. Melvern, my

tightly. If necessary, I could still probe

a hurry, he politely gestured. "That's settled,

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

him standing in the rearview mirror, watching my

arrived in Rivendell just around lunchtime. I went directly

the most upscale restaurant in Rivendell, and

have recently had a haircut and looked

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

while, but it felt like catching up with an old

some

but never sat down for a proper meal. We're finally doing it today

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

He glanced at my

it?" I asked in