Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 921

Chapter 921 Hidden Intention

He ate quickly and seemed to enjoy the meal. He smiled at me and said, "Yum! This is the best lunch I've had so far. Thank you, Ms. Chloe."

I smiled without saying anything, feeling like this man was beating around the bush too much.

After finishing the meal, he checked the time and stood up. "It looks like it's time for your meeting soon. I won't disturb you any longer, Ms. Chloe. Thanks for the lunch. How about we have dinner together another day?"

I nodded. "Sure, provided I have the time."

"Great! I can wait until you're free," he said confidently. "I'll take my leave now. I believe we'll become friends, Ms. Chloe."

He strode out of the small meeting room and left my office.

Watching his departure, I couldn't help but mutter, "Who gave you such confidence?"

Carol rushed in, reaching out to tidy up the utensils and curiously asking, "Is he gone?"

"Yeah," I absentmindedly responded.

I was pondering Melvern's purpose in coming here. I reviewed our conversation, contemplating his questions.

"Why do I feel like he came here to test me?"

"Test you? What do you mean?" Carol asked curiously.

Let him be. He's gone, and that's good

get someone to stop him?"

someone like him."

there anything serious today?" Carol seemed

"For us, absolutely not."

a moment, and decided it was time to make a call to Atticus. We hadn't been

quickly. "Ms.

in

I'm back," he replied directly.

back? Then, why didn't you call me?" I sounded

"What? Were you eagerly waiting

mood. Did you settle the

fell into Melvern's

I was

seemed Melvern was quite cunning, quickly achieving success. This indicated he had some strength, unlike what I superficially perceived, lounging around

shake the feeling that his visit

Was it unexpected?"

he wants should not be underestimated. He just left my office,"

"Oh?"

mysterious

idle, but that's not

remarked. "He waited for half a day, asked a few questions, and

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