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, but I didn’t know

had arrived yet.

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

“We’re finally starting the project! I hope this is the beginning of

knowing that was indeed the case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work,

celebrate at The Cerulean, I’ll

hesitated for a moment, somewhat caught off guard. He seemed well–prepared and had

He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the

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

of 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

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

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

three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head

of Echelon’s project

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

finally

Matthew to show up, too.

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

then.

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

kept my composure.

let me introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our CEO’s brother–in–law,” Damian

He did it with such flattery as if that guy

he was in

noticed he was tall and

him. He

a white pocket square at the front. The suit might

him. Keegan looked at me with his unpleasant

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

of courtesy. I intended for a

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

Um, Haha!”

shivers down my

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

still held onto my

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