Beyond the Divorce

I asked in bewilderment, "Who?"

With a serious expression, Carol repeated, "Melvern is requesting a meeting."

Hearing her repeat Melvern's name, I was genuinely surprised. I had a premonition that he would appear before me sooner or later.

While Liora was joyfully bustling about during this period, he remained unusually quiet, which didn't make much sense.

"Let him in," I calmly said.

Carol walked out and soon brought Melvern in.

He looked dashing in a well-fitted suit. His eyes, however, were something I couldn't quite appreciate, almost repulsive.

As he entered, I conducted myself professionally, stepping away from the desk and gesturing for him to sit.

Seated at my desk, I asked, "Mr. Melvern, what brings you here?"

I cut to the chase, as I had no intention of being polite with him.

I did not know much about him, but based on his investment in Liora and his methods of seizing other companies, I could not form a favorable opinion of him. Moreover, the funds he invested were shady at best. His persistent interest in me and my company made me wary, and his gaze was particularly disdainful.

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me, earnestly smiling. "I hope my sudden visit didn't

you and I have no business dealings. So, your unexpected visit to my office caught me off guard." Melvern, taking my words in stride, smiled candidly.

We are

Melvern.

my office, there

st be

your mind." I had no time for a staring contest

something I'd like to discuss with

please go

knocked on the

take a cup. After a sip, he looked at me and said, "Ms. Chloe, I'd

what kind of collaboration he could possibly be suggesting. Teaming up with Liora and wanting to collaborate with me seemed

unaware of the animosity between Liora and

Melvern, could you

disappointed. "It seems, Ms. Chloe, you're not very interested in working