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

had arrived yet.

call him as I held 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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

Chloe!” Damian sounded genuinely delighted. “We’re finally starting the project! I

was indeed the case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your

celebrate at The Cerulean, I’ll see

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

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

wasn’t too keen on it, I couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but

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 me to call him if I needed anything later.

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

I sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she was pretty

Is

private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced

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

among a group of men.

You’re finally

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

after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence had haunted me since

then.

exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful looks, and

kept my composure.

introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson.

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

was in

noticed he was tall

most eye–catching thing about him. He had a

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

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

I’ve heard so

for a brief handshake, but he

turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down

“Thanks, man!

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

said, “Ms. Chloe, it’s a pleasure and such a