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 he was doing. Stella had told me he would return today, but I didn’t know whether or not

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, I answered,”

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you

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

for a moment, somewhat caught off guard. He seemed

please do us the honor! We’ll be

refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead.

way to balance the situation. I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan.

child? It’s just a dinner. Is it that big of a deal?”

I sat in the backseat

Is

besides Damian. He introduced

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

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

You’re finally here!”

Matthew to show up,

to never see him again after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence had haunted me

then.

and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful

kept my composure.

to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our

flattery as if that

in his

so–called VIP and noticed

about him. He had a pompadour gelled to keep its shape.

pocket square at the front.

was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked at me with his unpleasant

I’ve heard so much

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

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

Um, Haha!”

shivers

smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man!

wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand as he spoke. He turned

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