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.

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 me he would

had arrived yet.

and was about to put down my

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

sounded genuinely delighted. “We’re finally starting the project! I hope this is the

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

at

guard. He seemed well–prepared and had taken the

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

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

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

child? It’s just a dinner. Is it that big

sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she

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

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

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

finally here!”

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

hoped to never see him again after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence had haunted me since

then.

greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful looks,

kept my composure.

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

to Keegan. He did it with such flattery as if

in

noticed he was tall and skinny.

the most eye–catching thing about him. He had a pompadour gelled to keep its

a royal blue suit with a white pocket square at the front.

on him. Keegan looked at

hand, saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so much about you!”

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

Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers

smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just

still

it’s a pleasure and such a delight to meet you. It seems fate has