Beyond the Divorce

Seeing Mia, both of us remained as composed as ever. I waved for her to come over and sit down. She came over gracefully and sat across from me. I chose a quiet window seat with a good view.

"I thought you were at home resting and nurturing the baby?" After setting her bag aside, Mia sat down and drank some of the tea I had poured.

"Hey! I'm not that delicate," I said indifferently. "I'm in excellent shape. No need for rest."

"You truly are a winner since you managed to snag the most influential man and get into the most esteemed family. Your pregnancy is remarkable without a doubt!"

Mia looked at me, her tone filled with envy and jealousy.

"Actually, what's meant to be will be. For me, luck always seems to favor me." I said it with a smile while looking at Mia. "You're not bad either. You act quickly by aiming for a big project, but isn't it a bit rushed?" "What do you mean?"

I saw a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"The Old Bourdamun project!" I said bluntly.

icy before returning to her usual smile. "It seems you have

quite happy!" I looked at

She pretended to be

said, "I've arranged the dishes. I don't know if you like them or not. Take a look. If you don't like them, you can order something else. I'm ready

matter," she said, as if

dishes, I didn't let her wait any longer. "I'm not so narrow-minded. Otherwise, I wouldn't have told you about

she heard a joke, with a hint of disdain in

me and said to Mia, "I'm prepared to compete with you. After all, if you haven't

faintly. "Are you sure you

at her and ate gracefully. "I never

this time. "You're too greedy! You've taken over New Bourdamun,

greedy?" I reached for a tissue, dabbed at the corners of my mouth and said, "After all, I've been preparing for this too long. I just didn't expect you to

stiffened for a moment, and finally relaxed and smiled

we're friends doesn't mean we'll stop trying hard and give in to each other. You've done this quite well! You still go all out knowing that this