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.

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

arrived yet.

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

“We’re finally starting the project! I hope this is the beginning of a successful partnership.”

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

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

off guard.

added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor!

too keen on it, I couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I reluctantly agreed, “All right.”

the situation. I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan.

glanced at him and said, “Do you think I’m a child? It’s just a dinner. Is it that big of

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

Is

three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head of Echelon Group’s development department.

Beckett Grand, the head of Echelon’s project

me, a woman, among a group of men. After

You’re finally here!”

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

again after our divorce. On

then.

greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful

kept my composure.

Mr. Keegan

such flattery as if that guy were

in

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

eye–catching thing about him. He had a pompadour gelled to

pocket square at the front.

it was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked at me with

I’ve heard so much about

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

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

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers

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

still held onto my hand as he spoke.

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