Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

He walked in and said, "Chlo..."

He paused, noticing the guest in my office, but then continued walking in.

Melvern, who was seated on the sofa, glanced at him, smiling as he spoke, "So it's you, Mr. Arnold. Long time no see."

Arnold looked at him and smiled back. "Mr. Melvern! It's been a while. You're still alive?"

It was clear that they were very familiar with each other.

Arnold, with his usual lack of formality, asked Melvern, "What are you doing here?"

"I came to talk to Ms. Chloe about something," Melvern replied, maintaining a polite demeanor and shifting in his seat.

Arnold walked over confidently and took a seat on the sofa. He looked at Melvern and asked, "What business do you have with my sister? She's engaged in legitimate business, and you're a person of questionable integrity. What legitimate business could you discuss? Stop messing around."

what Arnold said. It looked like my younger brother was the true expert in straight

guy, Chlo. He's unscrupulous and shameless. You'll get cheated sooner or later if you do business with him. Stay clean." Arnold looked at me earnestly, offering his advice. Before I could respond, Melvern said, "You don't need

be completely taken advantage of. Let me tell you this. Chloe is my sister and my father's precious little girl. You'd better not be getting any ideas about her, Melvern. Stop right now, or I'll

at Melvern

expression was strained, but he seemed to be trying hard to remain composed. There was a faint smile on his face as he leaned back

Mr. Arnold. You'll say just anything," Melvern said. "I didn't know about

freely. "Are we done talking? If we are, then get

and turned to me, saying, "Chlo, I need to talk to you about

offer him some respect. "I'm sorry, Mr. Melvern. We had this meeting planned before your

We've known each

to his mischief,"

can consider what we just discussed. If you're interested, I'll certainly offer my strong support.

this discussion with you if I