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.

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

had arrived

urge and was about to put down my phone when it

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

Chloe!” Damian sounded genuinely delighted. “We’re finally starting the project! I hope this is the beginning of a successful partnership.”

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

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

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

He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do

to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I reluctantly agreed,

hanging up, I thought of a way to balance the situation. I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan.

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

Is

room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head of Echelon Group’s development

project department, and finally, someone from

with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took

You’re finally here!”

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

divorce. On the contrary, his

then.

Carol and I exchanged disdainful

kept my composure.

Chloe, let me introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s

Keegan. He did it with such flattery as if that

was in

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

thing about him. He had a pompadour

square at the front.

far from flattering on him. Keegan looked at me with

“Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so

I intended for a brief handshake, but he grasped my hand

to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down

smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just call her

your wife anymore!” Keegan still held

Chloe, it’s a pleasure and such a