Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 177 Delivering Information on a Silver Platter

I raised an eyebrow and strolled over. Melanie stood there, arms akimbo.

It had only been a few days since we last met, but her baby bump had grown noticeably. It protruded confidently, just like her. I thought it was an impressive sight, chuckling to myself. It seemed she come to deliver information to me on a silver platter.

“Oh, Mrs. Melanie, you’re here! Don’t get so worked up. Be mindful of the little prince in your belly.”

I said “prince” because the Murphys believed Melanie would have a boy.

She turned to glare at me. When she saw me approaching, she fired back, “Hah! Don’t act all high and

mighty with your sarcasm!”

“That’s so rude of you, Melanie. You should consider prenatal care. Your words and actions aren’t good for the baby,” I taunted, pretending to be unconcerned, “You’re someone’s ‘wife‘ now, so you should. consider how you act in public. Your brother would be distressed if anything terrible happened to you.”

The initially angry receptionists chuckled and looked at me with gratitude.

“What brings you to Tanum Corporation?” I asked. “Come with me to the office. You might not know yet, but we’re full on staff now. I thank you and your brother for taking those old guys with you. My team is

much younger now.”

just because you secured two contracts. You better watch yourself. Do you think you got

I’ll send you two a big gift when you get married. Don’t worry, I’ll be nice to you and your brother.” I exaggerated my sarcasm, hitting every nerve by referring

as her brother.

the room would laugh whenever I said

brother. Sure enough, many also knew the

grew

my sarcasm and

with me? Are you upset that your brother got me the project?

heard you’re cozying up to Echelon Group. Is that single

your brothers

you afraid I might refuse to

Melanie’s eyes. Indeed, she widened them as

looked as if she was trying to analyze the truth in my words. I knew she wasn’t as

sharp as me.

With Matthew’s

her intellect further.

I