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.

in my office. I casually wrote his name on a piece of paper as I wondered how he

had arrived yet.

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

the project! I hope this is

that was indeed the case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must

mind! What about tonight? Let’s celebrate at The

off guard. He seemed well–prepared and had taken the

me to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll

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

I thought of a way 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 dinner, and he told

I’m a child? It’s just

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

Is

we arrived at the 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 Group’s development department.

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

among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats. However, Damian hadn’t started the dinner yet, seemingly waiting for someone.

finally here!”

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

after our divorce. On the contrary, his

then.

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

kept my composure.

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

with such flattery as if

was in his thirt

so–called VIP and noticed he was

him. He had a

suit with a white pocket square at the front. The suit might have looked

flattering on him. Keegan looked at

hand, saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so much about you!”

I intended for a

and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful wife. Why’d you-

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down

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

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

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