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.

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

had arrived

as I held my phone. However, I resisted the urge and was about to put down my phone

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

Damian sounded genuinely delighted. “We’re finally starting the project! I hope this is the beginning of a successful partnership.”

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

tonight? Let’s celebrate at The Cerulean, I’ll see you at

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

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

to treat Damian

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 Ryan about the dinner, and he told me to call him if I needed anything

a child? It’s just a

sat in the backseat to relax. I

Is

introduced us to

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

brought Carol along. Otherwise, it would have been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging

You’re finally

but clench my fists. I didn’t expect Matthew to

after our divorce. On the contrary,

then.

greetings. Carol and I exchanged

kept my composure.

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

such flattery as if that guy were

he was in his

noticed he was

most eye–catching thing about him. He

wore a royal blue suit with a white pocket square at the

far from flattering on him. Keegan looked

saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard

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

go. Then, he turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful wife. Why’d you-

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down

“Thanks, man! Just call

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

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