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.

had gifted me as I sat in my office. I casually wrote his name on a piece of paper as I wondered how he was

had arrived yet.

felt tempted to call him as 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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

genuinely delighted. “We’re finally starting the project! I hope this is the

faintly, knowing that was indeed the case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you to

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

off guard. He seemed

to invite me to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please

refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat

a 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 me to call him if I needed anything

and said, “Do you think I’m a child?

sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised

Is

introduced us to

the head of Echelon’s project department, and

a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging

finally here!”

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

our divorce. On the contrary, his presence had

then.

two approached, and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and

kept my composure.

let me introduce you to Mr.

with such flattery as if that guy were some kind of

he was in

looked at the so–called VIP and noticed he

He had a pompadour gelled to keep its

pocket square at the front. The suit might have looked good on

him. Keegan looked at

saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve

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

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

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down my

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

your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto my

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