Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

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 today, but I

had arrived yet.

the urge and was about to put down my phone when it

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

finally starting the project! I hope this is the beginning of a

It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you to a celebratory meal soon!”

What about tonight? Let’s celebrate at The

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

added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us

Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the

thought 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 him if I needed anything

think I’m a child? It’s just a dinner.

I left the office together. She had offered to drive, so I sat in the

Is

Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett

head of Echelon’s project department, and finally, someone from

have been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our

finally here!”

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

to never see him again after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence had haunted me since

then.

approached, and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and

kept my composure.

introduce you to Mr. Keegan

to Keegan. He did it with such flattery as if that guy were some kind of VIP.

was in

looked at the so–called VIP and noticed

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

royal blue suit with a white pocket square at the front.

flattering on him. Keegan looked at me with his unpleasant eyes

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

I intended for a brief handshake,

to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down

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

not even your wife anymore!” Keegan still

pleasure