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.

name on a piece of paper as I wondered how he was doing. Stella had told

had arrived

I held my phone. However, I resisted the urge and was about to put down my phone when it rang. To my surprise, it was Damian on the other end. After some thought,

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

finally starting the project! I hope this is

that was indeed the case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you to a celebratory meal soon!”

about tonight? Let’s celebrate at

for a moment, somewhat caught off guard. He seemed

to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll be waiting

Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead.

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 Ryan about the dinner, and he told

you think I’m a child? It’s just a dinner. Is

left the office together. She had offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she was pretty good

Is

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

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

Carol along. Otherwise, it would have been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats. However, Damian hadn’t started the dinner yet, seemingly

finally here!”

Matthew to show up, too. I must’ve jinxed it

our divorce.

then.

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

kept my composure.

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

it with such flattery as if

was in his thirt

noticed he was tall

He had a pompadour gelled to keep

a white pocket square at the front. The

but it was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked

Chloe, I’ve heard so much

shook his hand out of courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake,

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

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers

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

even your wife anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand as he spoke. He turned

and said, “Ms. Chloe, it’s a pleasure