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 sat in my office. I casually wrote his name on a piece of paper as I wondered how he was doing. Stella had told

arrived

my 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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I

mind! What about tonight? Let’s celebrate at The Cerulean, I’ll see you at

off guard. He seemed well–prepared and had taken the

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

treat Damian

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

at him and said, “Do you think I’m a child? It’s just a

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

Is

three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head of

head of Echelon’s project

Carol along. Otherwise, it would have been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we

You’re finally

to show up, too. I

him again after our divorce. On the contrary,

then.

greetings. Carol

kept my composure.

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

to Keegan. He did it with such flattery

he was in his thirt

and noticed he was tall

eye–catching thing about him. He had

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

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

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

shook his hand out of courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake, but he grasped my

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

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down my spine.

stood beside Keegan and smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just

She’s not even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held

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