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.

had gifted me as I sat in 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

had arrived yet.

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

project! I hope

faintly, knowing that was indeed the case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you to a celebratory meal

tonight? Let’s celebrate at The

hesitated for a moment, somewhat caught off guard. He

“Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll

supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I reluctantly agreed, “All right.”

instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan about

at him and said, “Do you think I’m a child?

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

Is

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

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

quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats. However, Damian hadn’t

You’re finally here!”

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

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

then.

exchanged greetings. Carol and I

kept my composure.

to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our

flattery as if that guy were some kind of VIP.

in his

VIP and noticed

about him. He had a

white pocket square

was far from flattering on him. Keegan

saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so

courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake, but he grasped my hand firmly and

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

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down my

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

wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand as

pleasure and such