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.

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

arrived yet.

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

genuinely delighted. “We’re finally starting the project!

It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr

tonight? Let’s celebrate at The Cerulean,

off guard. He seemed well–prepared and

invite me to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor!

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

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

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

Is

saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each

of Echelon’s project department, and finally,

group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them,

You’re finally here!”

but clench my fists. I didn’t expect Matthew to show up,

again after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence had

then.

greetings. Carol and

kept my composure.

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

He did it with such flattery

he was in

the so–called VIP and noticed he was tall and

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

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

him. Keegan

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

shook his hand out of courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake, but he grasped my hand firmly

go. Then, he turned to Matthew and grinned,

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down my

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

even your wife anymore!” Keegan still

pleasure and such a delight to meet you. It seems