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.

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

arrived yet.

him as I held my phone. However, I resisted the urge and was about to put down

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

starting the project! I hope this is the beginning

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

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

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

please do us the honor!

was supposed to treat Damian to dinner,

of a way to balance the situation. I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan about the dinner, and he told me to call him if I needed anything later.

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

the office together. She had offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat

Is

restaurant’s 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 department, and finally, someone from the city’s

woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats.

finally

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

our divorce. On the

then.

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

kept my composure.

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

flattery as if that guy were some kind of

he was in his thirt

VIP and noticed

He had a pompadour gelled

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

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

Chloe, I’ve heard so much about

I intended for a brief handshake, but he grasped my hand

Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such

Um, Haha!”

shivers down

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

Keegan still

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