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.

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 I

had arrived

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

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

tonight? Let’s celebrate at The

guard. He seemed well–prepared

to invite me to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll be waiting

it, I couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but

hanging up, I thought 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

child? It’s

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

Is

Damian. He introduced us to each

of Echelon’s project department, and finally, someone from the

men. After

finally

I didn’t expect Matthew to show up, too. I must’ve

never see him again after our divorce. On

then.

greetings. Carol and

kept my composure.

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

He did it with such flattery as if that guy were some kind

in his thirt

VIP and noticed he was

thing about him. He had a pompadour

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

else, but it was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked

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

a brief handshake,

grinned,

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down my

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

Chloe? She’s not even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand

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