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.

Atlas had gifted me as I sat in my office. I casually wrote his name on a piece of paper as I wondered how

had arrived

put down my phone when it rang. To my surprise, it was Damian

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

the project! I hope this is the beginning of a

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

about tonight? Let’s celebrate at The Cerulean, I’ll see you at &

caught off guard. He seemed well–prepared and

me to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us

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

thought of a way to balance the 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

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

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

Is

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

of Echelon’s project department, and finally,

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!”

my fists. I didn’t expect Matthew to show up,

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

then.

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

kept my composure.

Chloe, let me introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our

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

in his thirt

at the so–called VIP and noticed he was tall and

He had a pompadour gelled

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

was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked

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

intended for a brief handshake, but

let go. Then, he turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful wife.

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down my spine.

knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just call her

Keegan still held onto my hand

pleasure and such a delight to meet you. It seems fate