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.

on a piece of paper as

had arrived yet.

and was about to put down my phone when it rang. To my surprise, it

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

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

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

somewhat caught off guard. He seemed

He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the

wasn’t too keen on it, I couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat

to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the

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

office together. She had offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she was pretty

Is

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

Beckett Grand, the head of Echelon’s project department, and

me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats. However, Damian hadn’t started

You’re finally here!”

help but clench my fists. I didn’t expect Matthew to show up, too. I

again after our divorce. On the

then.

Carol

kept my composure.

me introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s

He did it with such flattery as if that guy

in his

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

He had a pompadour gelled to keep its shape.

wore a royal blue suit with a white pocket square at the front. The suit might have

on him. Keegan looked at me with his unpleasant

his hand, saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard

hand out of courtesy. I intended for a brief

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

Um, Haha!”

shivers down my spine.

smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man!

not even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto

it’s a pleasure and such a delight to meet you. It seems fate has

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