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.

held the pen Atlas had gifted me as I sat in my office. I casually wrote his name on a piece of paper as I wondered how

arrived

tempted to call him as I held my phone. However, I resisted the urge and was about to put down

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

starting the project! I hope this is the

So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your

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

off guard. He seemed well–prepared and

to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us

it, I couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I reluctantly agreed, “All right.”

Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I

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

left the office together. She had offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she was pretty good at

Is

at the restaurant’s private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us

head of Echelon’s project department, and

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

finally

my fists. I didn’t expect Matthew to show up, too.

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

then.

greetings. Carol and I exchanged

kept my composure.

to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our CEO’s brother–in–law,”

with such flattery as if

in his

and noticed he

him. He had

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

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

Chloe, I’ve heard so much

out of courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake, but he grasped my

grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful wife. Why’d you-

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers

stood beside Keegan and smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just

Keegan still held onto

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