NovelOnlineI asked in bewilderment, "Who?" With a serious expression, Carol repeated, "Melvern is requesting a meeting." Hearing her repeat Melvern's name, I was genuinely surprised. I had a premonition that he would appear beforesooner or later.
While Liora was joyfully bustling about during this period, he remained unusually quiet, which didn't make much sense.
"Let him in," I calmly said.
Carol walked out and soon brought Melvern in.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe looked dashing in a well-fitted suit. His eyes, however, were something I couldn't quite appreciate, almost repulsive.
As he entered, I conducted myself professionally, stepping away from the desk and gesturing for him to sit.
Seated at my desk, I asked, "Mr. Melvern, what brings you here?" I cut to the chase, as I had no intention of being polite with him.
I did not know much about him, but based on his investment in Liora and his methods of seizing other companies, I could not form a favorable opinion of him. Moreover, the funds he invested were shady at best. His persistent interest inand my company madewary, and his gaze was particularly disdainful.
If he could manipulate Liora and have influence over her family, it spoke volumes about his character. Melvern sat on the sofa next to me, earnestly smiling. "I hope my sudden visit didn't disturb you, Ms. Chloe." I had to force a smile. "It's not exactly a disturbance, but it is a bit strange. After all, you and I have no business dealings. So, your unexpected visit to my office caughtoff guard." Melvern, taking my words in stride, smiled candidly. "I didn't expect you to be such an upfront person, Ms. Chloe." "Enough niceties. We are both professionals, Mr. Melvern. If you've cto my office, there must st be something on your mind." I had no tfor a staring contest with him. en.swhovels"There is indeed something I'd like to discuss with you, Ms. Chloe," he said sincerely.
"Mr. Melvern, please go on." Coincidentally, Carol knocked on the door and brought us coffee.
I gestured, and Melvern didn't hesitate to take a cup. After a sip, he looked atand said, "Ms. Chloe, I'd like to talk to you about a potential collaboration." I was puzzled. "Collaboration?" Search The Find_Nøvelwebsite on Gøøgle to access chapters of early and in the highest quality.
I pondered what kind of collaboration he could possibly be suggesting. Teaming up with Liora and wanting to collaborate withseemed like a joke.
I didn't believe that he was unaware of the animosity between Liora and me. Therefore, his coming to discuss collaboration withnow seemed illogical.
My eyes remained fixed on him, unyielding. "Mr. Melvern, could you specify the nature of this collaboration?" Seeing my lack of enthusiasm, he seemed a bit disappointed. "It seems, Ms. Chloe, you're not very interested in working with me." I composed myself and spoke directly, "I'm in the construction business, which I'm sure you're aware of. While I don't know much aware of.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmabout you, if I remember correctly, you're involved in trade."
"That's right. But upon returning to Foswood, I've also investeɗin real e estate development." "Even if you've returned to Foswood
for real estate development, I believe, Mr. Melvern, you must know that don't get along with Ms. Liora. She's also venturing into real estate development, and we will be competitors. You and I have no reason to reach a collabo agreement." I was straightforward, holding nothing back.
Normally, this tactic should have left him flustered, but his calm smilen madesuddenly feel that he was En. the one not playing by the rules. RULE #1 choose married women They have reason to keep things secret, as do you.
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