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.

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

arrived yet.

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

Chloe!” Damian sounded genuinely delighted. “We’re finally starting the project! I hope this is the beginning of

indeed the case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard

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

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

please

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

I thought of a way to balance the situation. I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office,

said, “Do you think I’m a child? It’s just

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

Is

besides Damian. He introduced us to each other.

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

men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats. However, Damian hadn’t started the dinner yet, seemingly waiting for

You’re finally here!”

clench my fists. I didn’t expect Matthew to show up,

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

then.

and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful

kept my composure.

me introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our CEO’s brother–in–law,”

to Keegan. He did it with such flattery as

in his thirt

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

him. He had a pompadour gelled to keep its shape.

suit with a white pocket square at the front. The suit might have looked good on

on him. Keegan looked at

“Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so much about

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

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

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down my spine.

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

anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand as he spoke. He turned

me again and said, “Ms. Chloe, it’s a pleasure