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 whether

had arrived

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.

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

thanks to your hard work,

at The

somewhat caught off guard. He seemed well–prepared and

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

keen on it, I couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but

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

“Do you think I’m a child? It’s just a dinner. Is it that big of a

I sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she was pretty good at

Is

introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head of Echelon Group’s

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

it would have been quite awkward with 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 waiting

You’re finally here!”

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

never see him again after our divorce. On the

then.

greetings. Carol and

kept my composure.

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

flattery

he was in his

VIP and noticed he was tall and skinny. his

eye–catching thing about him. He had

with a white pocket square

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

his hand, saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so much about you!”

courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake, but he

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

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers

knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just call her Mrs. Chloe.”

Keegan still held onto my

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