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.

office. I casually wrote his name on a piece of paper as I wondered how he was

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 the other end. After some thought, I answered,”

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you to

tonight? Let’s celebrate at The Cerulean, I’ll see you

caught off guard. He seemed well–prepared and had

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

supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken

way to balance the situation. I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before

a child? It’s just a dinner.

office together. She had offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I

Is

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

of Echelon’s project department, and finally, someone from the city’s Building Department.

of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we

finally

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

divorce. On the contrary, his presence had

then.

Carol and I exchanged

kept my composure.

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

Keegan. He did it with such flattery as

in

and noticed

eye–catching thing about him. He had a pompadour gelled to keep its shape.

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

him.

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

I intended for a

turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you

Um, Haha!”

shivers down my spine.

and smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just

not even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand as he spoke. He turned

me again and said, “Ms. Chloe, it’s a pleasure and such a

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