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.

casually wrote his name on a piece of paper

had arrived

put down my phone when it rang. To my surprise, it was Damian on the other end. After

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

project! I hope this is the beginning of

I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you to a celebratory meal

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

caught off guard. He seemed well–prepared

to invite me to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do

refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I reluctantly agreed, “All right.”

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

child? It’s just

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

Is

I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head

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

would have been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After

finally here!”

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

divorce.

then.

approached, and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and

kept my composure.

let me introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our CEO’s brother–in–law,”

such flattery as if

was in

noticed he was tall and skinny.

eye–catching thing about him. He had a pompadour

pocket square at the front. The suit might

flattering on him. Keegan looked at me with his unpleasant eyes

hand, saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve

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

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

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers

Keegan and smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man!

anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand as he spoke. He

said, “Ms. Chloe, it’s a pleasure and such a delight to