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.

casually wrote his name on a piece of paper as I wondered how he was doing. Stella

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

project! I hope this is the beginning of

So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr

about tonight? Let’s celebrate at The Cerulean,

for a moment, somewhat caught off guard. He

invite me to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please

Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I reluctantly

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

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

She had offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she was pretty good at driving

Is

He introduced us to

of Echelon’s project department, and finally, someone from the city’s Building Department.

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, seemingly waiting for

You’re finally here!”

Matthew to show

see him again after our divorce. On the contrary, his

then.

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

kept my composure.

you to Mr. Keegan Thompson.

with such flattery as if that guy were some kind of VIP.

he was in his thirt

so–called VIP and noticed he was tall and skinny. his

eye–catching thing about him. He had a

square at the front. The suit might have looked

him. Keegan looked at me with his unpleasant eyes

hand, saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so much

out of courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake,

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

Um, Haha!”

shivers down

smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just call her Mrs. Chloe.”

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

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