Beyond the Divorce

My words were sharp, and I knew it. But I intentionally chose to speak this way.

"I really want to transfer those shares to you, Ms. Chloe. After all, moving forward, I hope to have a long-term partnership with Tanum. I've carefully weighed the pros and cons, and Tanum is more than capable of meeting my requirements. So, I find that my previous blind investment was quite naive."

"There's no need for me to correct your mistake," I said bluntly.

"I don't want you to do that. But I think you'll have some ideas for Ardora." Melvern was trying to convince me.

Who did he think he was? Did he think I was a fool he could manipulate at will? Even if I were interested in Ardora, this wouldn't be how I acquired it.

Ridiculous! What was he thinking?

"I don't know what you're thinking, but I know myself! I believe you also know I've never been interested in anything that belongs to someone else, especially Ardora. I don't intend to work with Liora."

I spoke candidly, "It seems as though there's a reason why you're doing this, Mr. Melvern."

it, Ms. Chloe. I've weighed my options, and I believe it would be

your options? Since when did Tanum become so attractive to

was clearly embarrassed, but he smiled. "You're very straightforward. I like your character. You never hide what

up his words with

else is always targeting you. It's unsettling!" I said bluntly. "Ardora is too chaotic right now, and

have considered

be associated with someone like Liora. With Matthew in the past and now Liora, Ardora is

"My apologies, Mr. Melvern, but you can't

Melvern

I didn't plan this

you ever consider taking

discuss it

a hurry to