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.

I sat in my office. I casually wrote his name on a piece of paper as I wondered how he

had arrived yet.

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

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

about tonight? Let’s celebrate at The Cerulean, I’ll see you at

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

Chloe, please do us the

keen on it, I couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead.

me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office,

a child? It’s just a

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

Is

Damian. He introduced us to each other.

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

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

You’re finally

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

never see him again after our divorce. On the

then.

and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and

kept my composure.

Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our CEO’s brother–in–law,” Damian

Keegan. He did it with such flattery as if

he was in

so–called VIP and noticed he was tall and skinny. his

most eye–catching thing about him. He had a

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

him. Keegan looked at me

“Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard

his hand out of courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake, but he grasped my hand

let go. Then, he turned to Matthew and grinned,

Um, Haha!”

shivers down my spine.

“Thanks, man! Just call

She’s not even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto my

“Ms. Chloe, it’s a pleasure and

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