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 he would return today, but I

arrived

was about to put down my

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

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

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

hesitated for a moment, somewhat caught off guard.

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

was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I reluctantly agreed, “All right.”

situation. I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before

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

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

Is

arrived at the restaurant’s private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett Emerson, the head of Echelon Group’s development

Grand, the head of Echelon’s project

been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we

You’re finally here!”

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

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

then.

approached, and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful looks,

kept my composure.

introduce you to Mr.

He did it with such flattery as if

he was in his thirt

and noticed he was tall and

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

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

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

Chloe, I’ve heard

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

turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful

Um, Haha!”

shivers down my spine.

smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just call her

anymore!” Keegan still held onto my hand as

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