Beyond the Divorce

I nodded. "I have no intention of making things difficult for you, Mr. Melvern. However, this is Tanum Corporation's current situation. Since you've candidly assessed the situation, you must also know that this is

the prerequisite for cooperation with Tanum Corporation."

"I do." Melvern stared at my face, his emotions unclear. "Currently, there's a pressing project. I would like Tanum Corporation to design a plan for it, and I believe you will be interested."

"Oh?" I intentionally expressed interest and asked, "Where is the project?"

Melvern's smile was intriguing. He paused briefly, then said, "In Rivendell."

I felt a sudden chill. Without thinking, I asked, "Rivendell?"

Melvern smiled triumphantly. "Yes, Rivendell! Have you heard of it, Ms. Chloe?"

I suddenly felt that I had overreacted.

"Yes," I responded to salvage my composure. "I heard rumors about a new development project in Rivendell but didn't pay much attention. After all, our current projects are in the consolidation process, and some are about to start. So, it slipped my mind. Is it true?"

I skillfully shifted the focus, turning the tables. Deep down, I felt a bit nervous. Could he be eyeing Rivendell because it belonged to Atticus?

General Manager, Mr. Ryan. Let him assess it. I can introduce you to Mr. Ryan. You can communicate directly

because he was undoubtedly more authoritative. Additionally, by doing so, I left

needed to talk to Atticus privately about

problem. Thank

up and said, "Please wait

and someone on the other end answered. I asked, "Is Mr. Ryan in

"Yes."

"I'm coming over."

to follow

him to Ryan's

Melvern stood beside me, very close. Suddenly, I caught a scent that felt familiar. I recognized it

took a deep breath, recalling where I had smelled this fragrance. When Ryan answered, I smiled at Melvern and then entered the

greeted me warmly

introduced the two, and they shook hands politely. I gave them

mainly since I had discussed my visit to Rivendell with