I turned to the source of the voice, only to find that the person greeting me was Melvern.

I greeted him with a slight smile and said, "Hello."

At this moment, he looked at me endearingly, as if we were old friends. "Before coming here, I was wondering if I’d see you. It seems my wish has come true."

His charming gaze remained fixed on my face as he spoke.

While I didn't mind Melvern's presence, I disliked how he looked at me intensely. His gaze gave me goosebumps.

Ivanna glanced at the person who approached me and gave me a questioning look.

However, I could not introduce him to Ivanna as I didn't officially know him. Nevertheless, during our brief conversation, I noticed he addressed me as "Ms. Chloe," indicating that he had investigated me.

I nodded slightly at Melvern and said, "It’s nothing strange, it's just a social gathering and anyone can be here.”

Upon sensing my tone, Ivanna understood this person was not someone I favored.

To steer the conversation away, Ivanna pol