Chapter 179 The CEO’s Brother–In–Law

Suddenly, the door swung open. Damian smiled widely and greeted the newcomers, “Mr. Matthew, Mr. Chapter 178 The Determining Meal

I figured someone like Melanie wouldn’t understand the situation’s deeper layers. It would be pointless,

even if I asked her.

“All right, who told me doesn’t matter, Mrs. Melanie. That’s not something you would know

anyway.

If you

rant to keep s

something a secret, you shouldn’t tell anyone else about it. Leave and tell your brother!

appreciate his efforts. He should focus on securing his alliances better.”

I didn’t want to waste any more time and turned to leave. After some much–needed sleep, my mind felt

sharper.

“Stop right there, Chloe! If you dare seduce Matthew again, you’ll get it from me!” she shouted at my back,

unwilling to let it go.

“Don’t worry! I have no interest in your crap!” I replied loudly, waving without looking back while walking

into the elevator.

Melanie was still cursing at me from a distance as the elevator doors closed.

Meanwhile, I felt foolish and ashamed for even liking someone like Matthew. He was just a rat in the

gutter who had some good days but now thought he was the king of the jungle. It seemed I couldn’t

ignore that cunning scumbag.

I thought Lauren was right in saying Matthew was disgusting.

I understood Melanie entirely. She wasn’t just angry about me getting the contract but was more upset

that Matthew had “helped” me. I was a thorn in her side.

name on a piece of paper as I wondered how he was doing. Stella had told me he would return

arrived yet.

phone. However, I resisted the urge and was about to put down my phone when

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

starting the project! I hope

So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr

at The Cerulean,

somewhat caught off guard. He seemed well–prepared and had taken

to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll be waiting for you!

I couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat

of a way to balance the situation. I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan about the dinner, and he told me to call

you think I’m a child? It’s just a dinner. Is it that big of a deal?”

to drive, so I sat in

Is

He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head of Echelon Group’s development

project department,

had brought Carol along. Otherwise, it would have been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats. However, Damian hadn’t started

finally

to show up, too. I must’ve jinxed it when I

divorce. On the contrary, his presence had haunted me

then.

everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged

kept my composure.

introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our

He did it with such flattery

he was in his

at the so–called VIP and noticed he

was the most eye–catching thing about him. He had a pompadour gelled to keep its

pocket square at the front. The suit might have

from flattering on him. Keegan looked at me with

I’ve heard so much about you!”

a

go. Then, he turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down my spine.

smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just call

not even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand as he

pleasure and such a delight to meet you. It

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