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.

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

had arrived

I resisted the urge and was about to put down my phone when it rang. To my surprise, it was Damian

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

starting the project! I hope this is the beginning of a successful partnership.”

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

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

caught off guard. He seemed well–prepared and had

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

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

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

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

so I sat in the backseat

Is

restaurant’s private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head of

project department, and finally, someone

quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After

You’re finally here!”

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

to never see him again after our divorce.

then.

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

kept my composure.

to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s

introduced me to Keegan. He did it with such flattery

in his thirt

and noticed he was tall

was the most eye–catching thing about him. He had a pompadour

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

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

courtesy. I intended for a

grinned, “Dude, you had such a

Um, Haha!”

shivers down

knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just call

Keegan still

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

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