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 casually wrote his name on a piece of paper as I wondered how he was doing. Stella had told me he would return today,

arrived yet.

my phone. However, I resisted the urge and was about to put down my

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

sounded genuinely delighted. “We’re finally starting the project! I hope this is the beginning of a successful

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

celebrate at The Cerulean,

guard. He seemed well–prepared

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

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

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

a child? It’s just a dinner.

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

Is

Damian. He introduced us to each other. One

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

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.

You’re finally here!”

Matthew to show up, too. I

hoped to never see him again after our divorce. On

then.

exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful looks,

kept my composure.

let me introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our CEO’s brother–in–law,” Damian

it with such flattery as if that guy

was in his thirt

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

thing about him. He had

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

him. Keegan looked at me with his

Chloe, I’ve heard so

courtesy. I intended for a brief

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

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers

beside Keegan and smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man!

even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand as

at me again and said, “Ms. Chloe, it’s a pleasure and such a delight