Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 921

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.

I shook my head and looked at Carol. "Forget it. Let him be. He's gone, and that's good news. He came here and left without any issues."

to stop

can't stop someone like him." I

anything serious

"For us, absolutely not."

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

quickly. "Ms.

you still in

back," he

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

Were you eagerly waiting to

Did you

Melvern's hands," Atticus said

I was somewhat

achieving success. This indicated he had some strength, unlike what I superficially perceived, lounging around with nothing to do but sit in my

the feeling that his visit had a purpose beyond

it

get what he wants should not be underestimated. He just left my office," I told

"Oh?"

He's mysterious

but that's not

feeling he's

half a day, asked

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