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

had arrived

I resisted the urge and was about to put down my phone when it rang.

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

starting the project! I hope

case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work,

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

off guard. He seemed well–prepared and had

added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll

couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I reluctantly agreed,

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

a child?

to drive, so I sat in the backseat

Is

men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head of Echelon Group’s development

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

me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging

You’re finally here!”

help but clench my fists. I didn’t expect Matthew to show up, too. I must’ve jinxed it when I said

after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence had haunted me since

then.

and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged

kept my composure.

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

to Keegan. He did it with such flattery as if

was in his thirt

at the so–called VIP and noticed

eye–catching thing about him. He had a pompadour gelled to keep

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

from flattering on him. Keegan looked at me

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

I intended for a brief handshake, but he grasped my

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

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down my

“Thanks,

anymore!” Keegan still held

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