Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 179

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.

a piece of paper as I wondered how he was doing.

arrived yet.

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

the project! I hope this is the beginning of a successful partnership.”

to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you to a celebratory

tonight? Let’s celebrate at The

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

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

treat

dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan

him and said, “Do you think I’m a child? It’s just

had offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she

Is

Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the

of Echelon’s project department, and finally, someone

a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them,

finally

fists. I didn’t expect Matthew to

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

then.

approached, and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and I

kept my composure.

to Mr. Keegan

with such flattery as if that guy

in

and noticed he was tall and skinny. his

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

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

but it was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked at me with his unpleasant eyes and

hand, saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so much

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

let go. Then, he turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down my spine.

beside Keegan and smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man!

anymore!” Keegan still held onto my

“Ms. Chloe, it’s a pleasure and such a delight to meet

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