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.

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

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

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

close the door tightly. If necessary, I could still probe into his background. However,

a hurry, he politely

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

the rearview mirror, watching

all the way and arrived in Rivendell just around lunchtime. I went directly to the hotel that Atticus

the most upscale restaurant in Rivendell, and I had been here before during my previous

a haircut and looked a bit thinner. "Long

I can't get out of so I couldn't make it back and had to trouble you."

but it felt like catching up with

some

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

We could have had this meal long ago." I laughed, taking a sip of the

He glanced

it?" I asked