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.

angry about me getting

“helped” me. I was a thorn in

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 didn’t know

had arrived yet.

felt tempted to call him 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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian!

What about tonight? Let’s celebrate at The Cerulean,

off guard.

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

was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I

Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before

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

offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I was

Is

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 department.

Echelon’s project department, and finally, someone

I had brought Carol along. Otherwise, it would have been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our

You’re finally here!”

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

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

then.

exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful looks, and

kept my composure.

to Mr. Keegan Thompson.

introduced me to Keegan. He did it with such flattery as if that

he was in

noticed he

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

a white pocket square at the front. The suit might have looked good

it was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked

I’ve heard so much about you!”

intended for a brief handshake, but he grasped my hand

turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down

smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man!

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