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.

had gifted me as I sat in my office. I casually wrote his name on a piece of paper as I wondered

arrived

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

starting the project! I

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

at The Cerulean, I’ll see

hesitated for a moment, somewhat caught off guard. He seemed well–prepared and had

“Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll be waiting for

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

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

a child?

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

Is

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

head of Echelon’s project department, and finally, someone from the city’s Building Department.

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

finally here!”

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

divorce. On the contrary, his presence had

then.

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

kept my composure.

me introduce you to Mr.

Keegan. He did it with such flattery as

in

VIP and noticed he was tall and skinny. his

about him. He

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

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

Chloe, I’ve

courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake, but he grasped

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

Um, Haha!”

shivers

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

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

a pleasure and