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.

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

arrived yet.

However, I resisted the urge and was about to put down my phone when it rang. To my surprise, it was

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

“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! I must treat you to a celebratory

Let’s celebrate at The

a moment, somewhat caught off guard. He seemed

to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll

keen on it, I couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but

have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the

child? It’s just a dinner. Is it that big of a deal?”

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

Is

at the restaurant’s private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One

project department, and finally, someone from the city’s

it would have been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with

finally

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

hoped to never see him again after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence

then.

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

kept my composure.

to Mr.

to Keegan. He did it with such flattery as if

in his

noticed

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

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

him. Keegan looked at me with his unpleasant eyes and

saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so

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

and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down my

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

Keegan still held onto my hand as he

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