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.

had arrived yet.

felt tempted to call him as 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 some thought, I answered,”

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

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

Let’s celebrate at The Cerulean,

moment, somewhat caught off guard.

please do us the honor! We’ll

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

the situation. I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan about

you think I’m a child? It’s just a

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

Is

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

of Echelon’s project department, and finally,

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

You’re finally here!”

I didn’t expect Matthew to show up,

see him again after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence

then.

greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful looks, and

kept my composure.

you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our CEO’s

with such flattery as if that guy were some kind of VIP.

was in his

and noticed he was

him. He had

a white pocket square

on him.

I’ve

shook his hand out of courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake, but

he turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down my spine.

and smiled knowingly. “Thanks,

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

a pleasure and such a delight

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