Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 179

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.

me as I sat in my office. I casually wrote his name on a piece of paper as I wondered how he was doing. Stella had told me he would return today, but I didn’t know whether or

had arrived

and was about to put down my phone when it rang. To my

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

delighted. “We’re finally starting the project! I hope this is the beginning of a

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

celebrate at The Cerulean, I’ll see

for a moment, somewhat caught off guard. He seemed well–prepared and had taken

please

to treat Damian 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 him if

him and said, “Do you think I’m a child? It’s just a dinner. Is it that big of a deal?”

so I sat in the backseat to relax. I was

Is

three other men besides Damian. He introduced us

was Beckett Grand, the head of Echelon’s project department, and finally, someone from

among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took

finally

my fists. I didn’t expect Matthew to show up, too. I must’ve jinxed it

him again after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence had haunted

then.

two approached, and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful looks, and I

kept my composure.

Mr. Keegan

to Keegan. He did it with such flattery as if

he was in his thirt

VIP and noticed he was

most eye–catching thing about him. He had a pompadour gelled

white pocket square at the front. The suit might have

on him. Keegan looked at me with his

his hand, saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so

intended for a brief handshake, but

and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down my

Keegan and smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just call her Mrs.

even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand as he

Chloe, it’s a pleasure

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