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.

wasn’t just angry about me getting the contract

I was a thorn in

name on a piece of paper

had arrived

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.”

project! I hope this is the

It’s all thanks to your hard

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

caught off guard. He seemed well–prepared

to invite me to dinner. He added, “Ms. Chloe, please

couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I

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

said, “Do you think I’m a child? It’s

drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax.

Is

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

was Beckett Grand, the head of Echelon’s project department,

quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats. However, Damian

finally here!”

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

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

then.

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

kept my composure.

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

flattery as if that guy were some kind

was in his

VIP and noticed he was tall and skinny.

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

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

but it was far from flattering on him.

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

hand out of courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake, but he grasped my hand firmly and

grinned, “Dude, you had such a beautiful wife. Why’d you-

Um, Haha!”

shivers

smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man!

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