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.”

cocky, Chloe. Stop thinking you’re all that just because you secured two contracts. You better watch yourself. Do you think you got the Echelon Group contract out of thin

my, your brother is so attentive. Well, I’ll send you two a big gift when you get married. Don’t worry, I’ll be nice to you and your

as her brother.

room would laugh whenever I said “brother.”

brother. Sure enough, many

grew

my sarcasm and stomped toward me.

here just to argue with me? Are you upset that

cozying up to Echelon Group. Is

your brothers

afraid I might refuse to telse on

them as she

confirmed my suspicion that Matthew had conspired with Echelon Group to trap me. Melanie looked as if she was trying

sharp as me.

of her intelligence was toward pleasing men. With Matthew’s pampering, she didn’t

her intellect further.

I