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.

piece of paper as I wondered how he was doing. Stella had told me he would return today, but I didn’t know whether

had arrived

I held my phone. However, I resisted the urge and was about to put down my phone when it rang. To my surprise, it was Damian on the other end. After

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

Damian sounded genuinely delighted. “We’re finally starting the project!

all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you

at The

caught off guard.

Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll be waiting for

to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I reluctantly agreed,

to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office,

child? It’s just

left the office together. She had offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she was pretty

Is

arrived at the restaurant’s private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced

of Echelon’s project department, and finally, someone from the city’s Building

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

finally here!”

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

after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence

then.

Carol and I exchanged disdainful looks, and

kept my composure.

let me introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our CEO’s

He did it with such flattery as if that guy were some kind

was in his

at the so–called VIP and noticed he was tall and

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

royal blue suit with a white pocket square at the front. The suit might have looked

else, but it was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked at

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

of courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake, but he grasped

Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful wife. Why’d

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down my spine.

“Thanks, man! Just call her Mrs. Chloe.”

anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand

again and said, “Ms. Chloe, it’s a pleasure and such a delight to meet you. It seems fate