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 as I wondered how he was doing. Stella had told me he

arrived yet.

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

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

celebrate at

moment, somewhat caught off guard. He seemed

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

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

have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan about the dinner, and he told me to

glanced at him and said, “Do you think I’m a child? It’s just a

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

Is

we arrived at the restaurant’s private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to

Beckett Grand, the head of Echelon’s project department, and

it would have been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took

You’re finally here!”

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

never see him again after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence had haunted

then.

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

kept my composure.

you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s

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

was in his

and noticed he

thing about him. He had a pompadour gelled to keep

with a white pocket square at the front.

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

Chloe, I’ve heard so much about you!”

for a brief handshake, but he grasped my

Then, he turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down my

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

anymore!” Keegan still held onto

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