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.

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 or

arrived

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

finally starting the project! I

the case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your

mind! What about tonight? Let’s celebrate at The Cerulean,

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

dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll be

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

to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan

a child? It’s

office together. She had offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she was pretty good at

Is

private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett

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

Otherwise, it would have been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our

You’re finally here!”

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

him again after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence had haunted me since

then.

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

kept my composure.

you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s

such flattery as if that guy were some kind of

was in his

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

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

blue suit with a white pocket square

on him. Keegan looked at me with

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

for a brief handshake, but he grasped my hand firmly and

let go. Then, he turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a

Um, Haha!”

shivers down my

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

wife anymore!” Keegan still held

Chloe, it’s a pleasure and such a delight to meet you. It seems fate