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.

She wasn’t just angry about

Matthew had “helped” me. I was a thorn in her

gifted me as I sat in my office. I casually wrote his name on a piece of paper as I wondered how he was doing. Stella had told me he would return today, but

arrived yet.

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

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

at The Cerulean,

hesitated for a moment, somewhat caught off guard. He

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

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

a way to balance the situation. I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan.

child?

the office together. She had offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she was pretty good

Is

restaurant’s private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us

Beckett Grand, the head of Echelon’s project

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 seats. However, Damian hadn’t started the dinner

finally

to

our divorce. On the contrary,

then.

exchanged greetings. 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

such flattery as if that guy were

in his thirt

at the so–called VIP and noticed

most eye–catching thing about him. He had a pompadour gelled to keep its

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

on him. Keegan looked at me with his

Chloe, I’ve heard so much

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

Then, he turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful wife. Why’d

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down my spine.

knowingly. “Thanks, man!

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