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.

sat in my office. I casually wrote his name on a piece of paper

arrived

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.”

starting the project! I hope this is the beginning of

replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian!

mind! What about tonight? Let’s celebrate at

a moment, somewhat caught off guard. He

He added, “Ms. Chloe, please

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

Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the

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

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

Is

besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was

head of Echelon’s project department,

brought 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

finally here!”

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

our divorce. On the contrary, his

then.

approached, and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol

kept my composure.

introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson.

me to Keegan. He did it with such flattery as if that guy

he was in his

so–called VIP and noticed he was tall and

the most eye–catching thing about him. He had a

wore a royal blue suit with a white pocket square at the front. The suit might have looked good on

but it was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked at me

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

for a brief

and grinned, “Dude, you had

Um, Haha!”

shivers

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

anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand as he

Chloe, it’s a pleasure and such a delight to

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