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.

I casually wrote his name on a piece of paper as I wondered how he was doing. Stella

arrived

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

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

celebrate at The Cerulean,

somewhat caught off guard. He seemed well–prepared and had taken the

Chloe, please do us the honor!

wasn’t too keen on it, I couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I reluctantly agreed, “All

Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan about the dinner, and he told me to call him if I

glanced at him and said, “Do you think I’m a child? It’s just a dinner. Is it that

so I sat in the backseat

Is

restaurant’s private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett

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

among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats.

You’re finally here!”

fists. I didn’t expect Matthew to show

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

then.

Carol and I exchanged

kept my composure.

Chloe, let me introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our

such flattery

in

at the so–called VIP and noticed he was tall and skinny.

eye–catching thing about him. He

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

him. Keegan looked at me with

“Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so much about

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

to Matthew and grinned, “Dude,

Um, Haha!”

shivers down my

“Thanks, man! Just call her

your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto

said, “Ms. Chloe, it’s a pleasure

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