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,

arrived

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

project! I hope this is the beginning

case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you to a celebratory meal

Let’s celebrate at The

caught off guard.

“Ms. Chloe, please do

Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the

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

him and said, “Do you think I’m a child? It’s just a dinner. Is it that big of

offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she was pretty good at driving

Is

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

Grand, the head of Echelon’s project department, and

quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we

finally

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

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

then.

two approached, and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and

kept my composure.

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

flattery

he was in his

VIP and noticed

about him. He had a pompadour gelled to

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

on him. Keegan looked at me with

Chloe, I’ve heard so much about

courtesy. I intended for a brief

Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down

“Thanks, man! Just call her

Keegan still held onto my hand

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