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.

a piece of paper as I wondered how he

arrived yet.

about to put down my phone when it rang. To my surprise, it was Damian on

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

project! I hope this is the beginning of a successful partnership.”

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

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

guard. He seemed well–prepared and had

He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do

couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian

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

and said, “Do you think I’m a child? It’s just a

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

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 of Echelon Group’s development department.

project department, and finally, someone

been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we

You’re finally

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

divorce. On the contrary, his presence had

then.

approached, and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and

kept my composure.

introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our

He did it with such flattery as

in his

and noticed

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

a royal blue suit with a white pocket square at the front. The suit might have looked good

else, but it was far from flattering on him.

“Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so much about

intended for a

to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers

“Thanks, man! Just call

your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto my

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

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