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.

piece of paper as I wondered how he was

arrived

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.

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

the project! I hope this is

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

at The Cerulean, I’ll see you at

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

added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll be waiting for

it, I couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I

to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan about the dinner, and he told me to call him if I needed anything later.

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

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

Is

other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head of

project department, and

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

finally

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

after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence

then.

and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful

kept my composure.

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

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

he was in his thirt

and noticed he

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

pocket square at the front. The suit

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

I’ve heard so

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

and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful

Um, Haha!”

shivers down

smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man!

still

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