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.

me as 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

had arrived

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

“We’re finally starting the project! I hope this is the beginning of

I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to

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

for a moment, somewhat caught off guard.

invite me to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor!

treat Damian to dinner,

me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before

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

drive, so I sat in the backseat

Is

restaurant’s private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head of Echelon Group’s development department.

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

it would have been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats.

You’re finally

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

never see him again after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence had haunted

then.

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

kept my composure.

you to Mr. Keegan

with such flattery as

in his

noticed he was

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

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

him. Keegan looked at me with his unpleasant

I’ve heard so much about you!”

hand out of courtesy. I intended for a brief

grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful wife.

Um, Haha!”

shivers

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

anymore!” Keegan still held

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

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