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.

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

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, I

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

“We’re finally starting the project! I hope this is the

the case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your

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

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

to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please

refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat

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

“Do you think I’m a child?

She had offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she was pretty good at driving

Is

men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head of Echelon Group’s development department.

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

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 waiting for

You’re finally here!”

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

see him again after our divorce. On the

then.

Carol

kept my composure.

me introduce you to Mr.

He did it with such flattery as if that guy were some kind of

was in his

so–called VIP and noticed

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

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

him. Keegan looked at me with his unpleasant

Chloe, I’ve heard so

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

Then, he turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful wife.

Um, Haha!”

shivers down my spine.

Keegan and smiled knowingly. “Thanks,

even your wife anymore!” Keegan still

look at me again and said, “Ms. Chloe, it’s a pleasure and such a delight