Indeed, Jeremiah couldn't resist my assertive demeanor. He looked displeased, saying, “Mr. Martin Terrell, of course.”
I scoffed and asked, “Do I know that person? Why would he extend an invitation to me? Mr. Jeremiah, you know I don’t attend random gatherings, right? There must be a reason for the invitation. Your cousin Chad knows it, too.”
My attitude left Jeremiah at a loss as he glanced at me. “Ms. Chloe, I suggest you think twice before making a regretful decision.”
I frowned at his words and retorted, “Are you threatening me?”
I knew he was merely Martin’s middle-man. Jeremiah would fail if he couldn’t secure my attendance. As expected, he became apprehensive toward my displeasure. “Ms. Chloe, please don’t misunderstand me.
“Mr. Marting doesn’t invite just anyone for a meal. If anyone else wishes to dine with him, they must have the right connections. He’s doing more than enough by taking the initiative, so I advise you not to be unappreciative.”
I raised a brow and offered him a chance to convince me, “How arrogant of him. You should know I don’t succumb to such tactics. So, what’s his reason for inviting me for a meal?”
“He…” Jeremiah paused before continuing, “You’ll know once you meet him. It’ll work to your advantage, Ms. Chloe.”
“You should leave.” I noticed Jeremiah refused to reveal anything more. I pretended to close the door, and he stopped it.
He said with a resigned tone, “It’s to discuss the project.”
I feigned ignorance, asking, “What project? I’m not here to collaborate with others this time. Sorry about that.”
Irritated, Jeremiah clicked his tongue. I knew he was cursing me under his breath.
He felt compelled to clarify, “It’s about the project you wanted to finalize today.”
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The readers' comments on the novel: Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom
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This story would be interesting if there weren't so many garbled paragraphs. Half sentences and missed paragraphs. It's too much, give us a proper story. I'm done reading...
Atlas literally took Chloe away from Ryan Ryan needs to go back and reinforce to be able to be head-on Caz that's the only place he's lacking...