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.

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

arrived yet.

call him as I held my phone. However, I resisted the urge and was about to put down my phone when it rang. To my surprise,

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

thanks to your hard work,

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

moment, somewhat caught off guard. He seemed well–prepared and

Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll

to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken

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

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

sat in the backseat to relax.

Is

private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head of Echelon

Beckett Grand, the 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 took our seats. However, Damian

You’re finally

Matthew to show up,

to never see him again after our divorce. On the contrary, his

then.

everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and

kept my composure.

Mr. Keegan

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

in his thirt

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

was the most eye–catching thing about him. He had

with a white pocket square at the front.

far from flattering on him. Keegan looked at me with

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

for a brief handshake, but he grasped my hand firmly

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

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down

“Thanks, man! Just

wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto

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