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."

mysteriously, "You're overthinking it, Ms. Chloe. I've weighed my options, and I believe

scoffed. "You've weighed your options? Since when did

embarrassed, but he smiled. "You're very straightforward. I like your character. You never hide what you're thinking, which allows us to have frank discussions. So, that's one of the reasons why I

up his

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

I might have considered Ardora

don't want 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.

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

Melvern

didn't plan this

you ever

can discuss

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