Lauren frowned, then suddenly pped her hands.


    "I remember now! If I''m not mistaken, when he was driving for Wesley, he had some issues and seemed to have been in trouble."


    I immediately questioned Lauren, "Trouble?"


    "Yes, and he even scrapped cars in the city. The case was quite sensational then, but it eventually faded away. If you hadn''t mentioned him, I would''ve forgotten. But I remember his name very clearly. It''s Nichs Mcin," Lauren affirmed.


    Then she looked at me and said, "So, what''s the matter? Are you saying that girl is his niece? Can you believe people still pull strings to get into apany? Trying to use connections to walk in through the back door."


    Lauren wore a disdainful expression. "No wonder when I saw her, you didn''t even respond when I asked."


    "I don''t like this kind of thing. When Nichs came, he kept mentioning Arthur, so I had to show him some respect. Besides, it''s not a big deal for someone to join thepany," I exined. Not many people do this anymore," Laurenmented.


    "Well, I applied for the job myself. Nichs said I was outstanding, so I was curious," I stated.


    "Why bother ''giving'' when you can strive for it yourself? Especially when you''re so outstanding," Ivanna chimed in.


    "I guess he was afraid she couldn''t get in," I added.


    "Why would he be afraid? Is Tanum really that powerful now? Do you have to use connections to get in?" Ivanna teased.


    Her words struck me.


    It seemed I needed to pay attention to Adide. Could there be another motive, going through so much trouble to get into Tanum? We continued chatting for a while before parting ways.


    I told them, "As and I are heading back to Pleca Park, not Amethyst Apartments. After all, it''s closer to Pleca Park from here."


    "Well, you always get the final say," Lauren sarcastically remarked.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    Ivanna said, "We don''t know what it''s like to live with three homes."


    I quickly retorted, "Stop being sarcastic. Set a good example for your child. If you want three homes, talk to your husband."


    Jared immediately embraced Ivanna. "We can live anywhere you like."


    Ivanna rolled her eyes. "I like living in Pleca Park, but that''s not my house."


    We allughed, and Lauren said, "You need to have some standards. Jared, seems you have to step up. Prepare a ce she likes before the childes."


    As we walked out, we bumped into Melvern in the corridor.


    He seemed to be everywhere. It looked like, in a city as big as Foswood, we were fated to meet.


    Melvern knew As, and he was pretty enthusiastic. "As! Long time no see!"


    As''s expression remained calm. "Mr. Melvern? It has indeed been a long time!"


    "I''ll be based in Torado more in the future," Melvern said meaningfully.


    As raised an eyebrow slightly, pursed his thin lips, and replied, "Mr. Melvern, are you nning to change your ways?"


    "You must be joking. Let''s get together sometime soon?"


    "Sure!" As readily agreed. I was surprised that he didn''t refuse him.


    Melvern quickly added, "Okay, then. I won''t disturb you today."


    Jared had already led Ivanna and Lauren to the elevator by this time.


    I always felt that Jared should know Melvern, but he didn''t even spare him a nce. He just ignored him.


    Melvern nced in Jared''s direction, nodded at me, and walked past.


    I froze as he passed by and felt an


    Co sense of f


    take


    ''t help but close my


    and


    a deep breath.


    The familiar scent, the dimness of the corridor, and the slight breeze when passing each other. I suddenly remembered why I found his scent so strangely familiar.