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.

of paper as I wondered how he was

had arrived

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 end. After some thought,

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

starting the project! I hope this is the beginning of a

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

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

somewhat caught off guard. He

to dinner. 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

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

and said, “Do you think I’m a child?

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

Is

three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was

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

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. However, Damian hadn’t started the dinner yet,

You’re finally

I didn’t expect Matthew to show up, too. I must’ve

to never see him again after our divorce. On

then.

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

kept my composure.

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

me to Keegan. He did it with such flattery as if that guy were

he was in his thirt

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

He had a pompadour

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

else, but it was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked

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

I intended for a brief handshake, but he grasped my hand firmly

Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such

Um, Haha!”

shivers down

smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just

Keegan still held onto my hand

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