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.

just angry about me getting the contract but

I was a

gifted me as I sat in my office. I casually wrote his name on a piece of paper as I wondered how

had arrived yet.

to put down my phone when it rang. To my surprise, it was Damian on the other end.

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

starting the project!

indeed the case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you to a

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

a moment, somewhat caught off guard.

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

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

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 later.

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 was

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

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

a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them,

You’re finally

didn’t expect Matthew to show up, too. I must’ve

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

then.

Carol and I exchanged

kept my composure.

Chloe, let me introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our CEO’s brother–in–law,” Damian

Keegan. He did it with such flattery as if that guy were some kind

was in his thirt

at the so–called VIP and noticed he was tall and skinny. his

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

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

on him. Keegan looked at me with his

I’ve heard so much about you!”

of courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake, but he grasped

Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down my spine.

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

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