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.

paper as I wondered how he was doing. Stella had told me he would

had arrived

I held my phone. However, I resisted the urge and was about to put down my phone when

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

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

at The Cerulean, I’ll see you at

a moment, somewhat caught off guard.

to invite me to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll be waiting for you!

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

of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan about the dinner, and he told me

think I’m a child? It’s just a dinner. Is it that

I sat in the

Is

besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One

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

awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men.

You’re finally here!”

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

to never see him again after our divorce. On

then.

approached, and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and

kept my composure.

Chloe, let me introduce you to Mr.

it with such flattery as

was in his thirt

at the so–called VIP and noticed he was tall and skinny.

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

square at

but it was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked at me with

his hand, saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so much

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

Matthew and grinned,

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down

“Thanks, man! Just call her

not even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto

Chloe, it’s a pleasure

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