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 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

arrived yet.

phone. However, I resisted the urge and was about to put down

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

“We’re finally starting the project! I hope this

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

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

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

Chloe, please do us the honor!

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

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

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

I sat in the backseat

Is

restaurant’s private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us

Grand, the head of Echelon’s project department,

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

finally here!”

expect Matthew to show up,

see him again after our divorce.

then.

and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful looks, and I

kept my composure.

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

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

was in his

the so–called VIP and noticed

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

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

far from flattering on him. Keegan looked at

hand, saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard

a brief handshake, but he grasped my

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

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down my

stood beside Keegan and smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just call her Mrs. Chloe.”

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

pleasure and