Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

To my surprise, it was Melvern.

He noticed me and walked toward me with a smile on his face.

"Ms. Chloe, what a coincidence. We meet again," he said, looking at me like an old friend.

"Mr. Melvern, hello." I nodded politely, wondering why he was there. However, I didn't ask.

"Are you heading out?" he asked casually, glancing at me.

"Yes, just stepping out for a bit." I smiled faintly. "Are you here for business?"

"Yes, I'm here to meet an old friend," he replied, seemingly carefree. "Which floor is your company on?"

"The 10th floor," I answered, but I didn't extend any courteous invitation for him to visit.

I was sure that if I did, he would show up at my door tomorrow.

"Ms. Chloe, could I invite you for a chat sometime when you're free? I have some questions I'd like to consult you about," he asked politely.

knew that this

of knowledge you are seeking," I replied distantly.

I'd also like to have

moment, the car sent by Atlas arrived at the entrance. I quickly said, "Sorry, Mr. Melvern, my ride's here, and I'm pressed

still probe into his background. However, this person

politely gestured. "That's settled,

be seizing an opportunity, but I didn't quite like

him standing in the rearview mirror, watching

just around lunchtime. I went directly

and I had been

arranged, he seemed to have recently had a haircut and looked a bit thinner. "Long time, no see!" I

evening that I can't get out of so I couldn't make it back and had to trouble you." He smiled, took the bag from my hands, and helped me settle into my

a while, but it felt like catching up with an

ordered some

for a proper meal. We're finally doing it today Atticus said, pouring me a cup of tea. If you're

have said so earlier. We could have had this meal long ago." I laughed, taking a sip of the tea he poured. "I've

better?" He glanced

it?"