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.

piece of paper as I wondered how he was doing. Stella

had arrived

down my phone when it rang. To my surprise, it was Damian on the other end. After some

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you to a celebratory

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

a moment, somewhat caught off guard. He seemed

Chloe, please do us the honor!

couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had

of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan about the dinner, and he told me to call him if I needed anything later.

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

drive, so I sat in the backseat

Is

we arrived at the restaurant’s private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head

second was Beckett Grand, the head of Echelon’s project department, and finally, someone from

along. Otherwise, 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

finally here!”

Matthew to show

divorce. On the contrary, his presence had

then.

approached, and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and I

kept my composure.

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

flattery as if that guy

in his thirt

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

about him. He had a pompadour gelled to

suit with a white pocket square at the front. The suit

was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked at me with

Chloe, I’ve heard so much about

I intended for a

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

Um, Haha!”

shivers

knowingly. “Thanks, man!

even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held

pleasure and such a delight to

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