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.

the pen Atlas had 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

had arrived yet.

down my phone when it rang.

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

starting the project! I hope

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

Let’s celebrate at The

somewhat caught off guard. He seemed

please do

was supposed to treat

dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the

and said, “Do you think I’m a child? It’s

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,

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

group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats. However, Damian hadn’t started the dinner yet, seemingly waiting

You’re finally

didn’t expect Matthew to show up, too. I must’ve jinxed it when I said

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

then.

approached, and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol

kept my composure.

you to Mr.

introduced me to Keegan. He did it with such flattery as if that guy were some kind

he was in his thirt

looked at the so–called VIP and noticed he

eye–catching thing about him. He had a pompadour

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

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

saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so

intended for a brief handshake, but he

Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful wife.

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down

smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just

She’s not even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto

a pleasure and such a delight to meet you. It seems

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