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 he would return today, but I

had 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.”

“We’re finally starting the project! I hope this is the beginning

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

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

hesitated for a moment, somewhat caught off guard. He seemed

invite me to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll be waiting for you!

refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken

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

child? It’s just a dinner. Is it that big of a deal?”

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

Is

restaurant’s private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head of Echelon

Grand, the head of Echelon’s project department, and finally, someone from the city’s

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

You’re finally here!”

couldn’t help but clench my fists. I didn’t expect Matthew to show up, too. I must’ve jinxed

divorce. On the contrary,

then.

exchanged greetings. Carol and I

kept my composure.

to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s

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

he was in

and noticed he was tall and

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

white pocket square

him. Keegan

hand, saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard

for a brief handshake, but he grasped my hand firmly and

Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down

smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just call her

She’s not even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand as

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