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.

courteous. I wonder which aspect of knowledge you are seeking," I replied distantly. This

about construction." He smiled pleasantly and said, "However, I'd also like to have a casual chat with you, Ms.

by Atlas arrived at the entrance. I quickly said, "Sorry, Mr. Melvern, my ride's here, and I'm pressed for time. Let's chat another time! We can have

still probe into his background. However, this person wasn't to my

that I was in a hurry, he politely gestured. "That's

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

standing in the rearview

just around lunchtime. I went directly to the hotel

restaurant in Rivendell, and I had been here before during

room he had arranged, he seemed to have recently had a haircut

in the evening that I can't get out of so I couldn't make it back and had to trouble you." He smiled, took the

while, but it felt like catching up with

ordered some specialties

finally doing it today Atticus said, pouring me a cup of tea. If you're not

ago." I laughed, taking a sip of the

He glanced at

about it?" I asked in