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.

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 yet.

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

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

at The

somewhat caught off guard.

“Ms. Chloe, please do us

couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he

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

glanced at him and said, “Do you think I’m a child? It’s

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

Is

the 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

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

a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats. However, Damian hadn’t started the dinner

finally here!”

my fists. I didn’t expect Matthew to show

after our divorce. On the contrary,

then.

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

kept my composure.

you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our

me to Keegan. He did it with such flattery as if that guy were

in his

VIP and noticed he

thing about him. He had a pompadour gelled to keep its

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

far from flattering on him. Keegan

Chloe, I’ve heard

a brief handshake, but he grasped my

let go. Then, he turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful wife.

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down my spine.

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

anymore!” Keegan still held onto my

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