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.

pen Atlas 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

had arrived yet.

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you

at The

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

to invite me to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do

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

accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan about the dinner, and he

I’m a child? It’s just a dinner. Is it that big of

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

Is

three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One

project

I had brought Carol along. Otherwise, it would have been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging

finally

Matthew to

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

then.

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

kept my composure.

Chloe, let me introduce you to Mr.

introduced me to Keegan. He did it with such flattery as

he was in

at the so–called VIP and noticed he was tall

thing about him. He had a pompadour gelled

suit with a white pocket square at

flattering on him. Keegan looked at me with his unpleasant eyes and

hand, saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve

intended for a brief handshake,

let go. Then, he turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful wife. Why’d

Um, Haha!”

shivers down

smiled knowingly. “Thanks,

even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand as

and said, “Ms. Chloe, it’s a pleasure and such a delight to meet you. It