Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 179

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.

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

arrived yet.

resisted the urge and was about to put down my phone when it rang. To my surprise, it was Damian

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to

celebrate at The Cerulean, I’ll

for a moment, somewhat caught off guard. He seemed well–prepared and had taken the

Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll be waiting for

supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but

I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan about

“Do you think I’m a child? It’s just a dinner. Is

offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she was pretty

Is

Damian. He introduced

project department, and finally, someone from the

group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats.

You’re finally here!”

expect Matthew to show up, too. I must’ve jinxed

never see him again after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence had

then.

greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful

kept my composure.

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

did it with such flattery as if that guy were some kind

was in his thirt

so–called VIP and noticed he was tall

thing about him. He had a pompadour gelled to

square at the front.

else, but it was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked at

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

for a brief handshake, but he grasped my

grinned, “Dude, you had such

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down

beside Keegan and smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man!

Chloe? She’s not even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held

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

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