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 at

I'd also like to have a

moment, the car sent by Atlas arrived at the entrance. I quickly said, "Sorry, Mr. Melvern, my ride's here, and I'm pressed for time. Let's

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

politely gestured. "That's settled, then. See you

I didn't quite like it. Still, I smiled apologetically at

the rearview mirror, watching my

around lunchtime.

upscale restaurant in Rivendell, and I had been

have recently had a haircut and looked a bit thinner. "Long

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 bag from my hands, and helped me settle

felt like catching up with an

ordered some

sat down for a proper meal. We're finally doing it today Atticus said, pouring me a cup of tea. If you're

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

He glanced at

about it?"