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 but was more upset

had “helped” me. I was a thorn

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

arrived

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 thought, I answered,”

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

the project! I hope this is the beginning of a

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

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

a moment, somewhat caught off guard. He seemed well–prepared and had taken the

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

was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I reluctantly agreed, “All

way to balance the situation. I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I

“Do you think I’m a child? It’s just

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

Is

the restaurant’s private 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

the head of Echelon’s project department, and

have been quite awkward with me, a woman, among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our

finally here!”

to show up,

hoped to never see him again after our divorce. On

then.

and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged

kept my composure.

Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our CEO’s brother–in–law,”

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

in his

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

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

royal blue suit with a white pocket square at the

else, but it was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked at me with his unpleasant eyes

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

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

let go. Then, he turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you

Um, Haha!”

sent shivers down

“Thanks, man!

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