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."

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

Since when did Tanum become so attractive to

he smiled. "You're very straightforward. I like your character. You never hide what you're thinking, which allows us to have frank discussions.

his words with

is always targeting you. It's unsettling!" I said bluntly. "Ardora is too

its reputation. I might have considered Ardora before this,

to be associated with someone like Liora. With Matthew in the past and now Liora, Ardora is taboo for me. It's better to keep a distance and avoid unnecessary trouble. I don't have time

lacked any semblance of mercy. "My apologies, Mr. Melvern, but you can't blame me for being

okay." Melvern

"Perhaps I didn't

ever consider taking

discuss it then.

a hurry to offload