Beyond the Divorce

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.

understood Melanie entirely. She wasn’t just angry about me getting

was a

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

had arrived

as 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 some

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

Chloe!” Damian sounded genuinely delighted. “We’re finally starting the project! I hope this is the beginning of a successful

the case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work,

tonight? Let’s celebrate at

somewhat caught off guard.

He added, “Ms. Chloe, please do

too keen on it, I couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but

a way to balance the situation. I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan about the dinner, and he told me to call him if I needed anything

think I’m a child? It’s just a dinner. Is it that big of a deal?”

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

Is

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

Grand, the head of Echelon’s project department, and finally, someone from the

a group of men. After

finally here!”

help but clench my fists. I didn’t expect Matthew to show up, too. I must’ve jinxed it when

him again after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence

then.

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

kept my composure.

you to Mr. Keegan

such flattery as if that guy

he was in his

and noticed he

about him. He had a

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

from flattering on him. Keegan

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

I intended for a

go. Then, he turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down my

knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just call

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