This Multiple Choice Question Only Had Me As The Answer Chapter 09

This Multiple Choice Question Only Had Me As The Answer Chapter 09

After the forum, there was a dinner buffet. Wine, handshakes, forced networking. 

I was standing in a corner, making small talk with 

a corporate executive,, when I noticed someone making his way toward me. 

It was Jordan. 

“Chloe. It’s been a long time.” 

His voice was rough. “You’ve changed a lot. You look… really impressive.” 

I looked at him. 

Seven years. He wasn’t the boy who used to ruffle 

my hair anymore. 

His jaw was sharper. His eyes were steadier. 

I smiled and said, “Mr. Hayes. You’ve done well for 

yourself. I’ve heard great things.” 

That “Mr. Hayes” made his expression freeze for a‘ 

second. 

“Do we have to be so formal?” He let out a bitter laugh. “If I’d come to see you that night. If I hadn’t 

I shook my head gently, cutting him off. “Jordan, 

no ifs.” 

His hand tightened on his wine glass. 

“We were always on different tracks. We overlapped for a little while. Now we’re just back on our own roads. You’re successful. I found my 

purpose. That’s enough.” 

My voice was calm. No resentment. No regret. 

No leftover feelings, either. 

His eyes glistened. “You never… you never really 

forgave me, did you?” 

I pressed a hand to my stomach, it had been 

acting up again. “It’s not about forgiveness. 

Honestly, I should thank you. If you hadn’t pushed 

me away, I might never have chosen my own 

path.” 

He opened his mouth, but nothing came out. 

That was when Gavin walked over. 

He was wearing the same uniform. Same captain’s bars. He held a cup of warm water and handed it to me. 

“Stomach? Drink this. The general’s looking for 

us.” 

I took the cup and glanced at him. 

Gavin had no idea who Jordan was, but he could 

feel the tension in the air. 

He didn’t ask. Just stood next to me. Half a step 

away. Close enough. 

I turned back to Jordan. “Excuse us. I hope your 

business continues to thrive.” 

I gave him a small nod, smiled, and walked away. 

with Gavin. 

Behind me, Jordan stayed where he was. 

I don’t know how long he stood there. 

Because I didn’t look back. 

When we got outside the ballroom, Gavin spoke. 

“That guy. He’s the childhood friend you 

mentioned?” 

“How did you know?” 

“Because in all the time I’ve known you, I’ve never 

heard you talk to anyone like that.” 

I tilted my head. “Like what?” 

“Like… you were saying goodbye.” 

I blinked. Then laughed. “Okay, fine. You caught 

me.” 

“Are you done?” 

“Yeah.” 

“Good. Come on. The general is really waiting for 

us.” 

I followed him into the elevator. 

As the doors closed, I caught our reflection in the glass wall. 

Two people in uniform. Standing straight. Side by 

side. 

It felt right.