Beyond the Divorce

I was taken aback and glanced at my phone. It showed an unfamiliar number. I answered, asking, "Who is this?"

"Looks like you're really busy, Mrs. Chloe. This is Lance," came the warm and gentle voice from the other end.

I focused immediately. "Mr. Lance, do you... have something to say?"

"Forgive the intrusion, Mrs. Chloe." The voice sounded pleasantly amused. "Could we meet? I'd like to discuss a collaboration with you."

"What kind of collaboration are you talking about?" I asked calmly.

After recent events, my impression of the Sunny family had hit rock bottom.

His approach immediately reminded me of his brother.

"The project in Solaris," Lance stated bluntly, sounding confident and assured.

project in Solaris?" I repeated with

Lance added, perhaps sensing my hesitation over the phone.

way you put it, it's as if my project in Solaris is something to be ashamed of. What makes you think that

How despicable. They were attempting to snatch the project from

discuss this further?" Lance urged. "Some things can't be

I've delegated all company business to Ryan. But your proposed collaboration... is

project... Think it over. I'll wait for your call." Lance persisted, not giving

consider it carefully," I replied

saying goodbye, I thought about what he had said. There was clearly more to

A project in Solaris?

he hinting at

and the little one ran over, wobbling into my arms.

but Annika beat me to it, lifting him up first. He