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.

of paper as I wondered how he was doing. Stella had told me he would return today, but

had arrived

about to put down my phone when it rang. To my surprise, it was Damian

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

“We’re finally starting the project! I hope

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

Let’s celebrate at The Cerulean,

off guard.

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

I 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

child? It’s just a dinner. Is it

offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to

Is

other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head of Echelon

was Beckett Grand, the head of Echelon’s project department, and finally, someone from the

me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries

finally here!”

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

divorce. On the contrary, his presence had

then.

and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful

kept my composure.

me introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson.

it with such flattery as if that guy were

he was in his thirt

VIP and noticed he was tall and skinny. his

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

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

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

saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so much about you!”

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

Matthew and grinned,

Um, Haha!”

shivers down

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

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

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