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.

held the 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 told me he would return today, but I didn’t know whether or

arrived

put down my phone when it

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

the project! I hope this is the beginning of

thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you

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

caught off guard. He

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

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

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

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

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

Is

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

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

along. Otherwise, it would have been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats. However, Damian hadn’t started the dinner yet,

finally

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

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

then.

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

kept my composure.

you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our

Keegan. He did it with such flattery as if that

was in

and noticed he was tall

him. He had a

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

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

“Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard

out of courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake, but

Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down my

knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just call

anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand

pleasure and