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. I was a thorn

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 I didn’t know whether

arrived

However, I resisted the urge and was about to put down my phone when it rang. To my surprise, it

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

starting the project! I hope this is the beginning of a successful partnership.”

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

tonight? Let’s celebrate at

guard. He seemed well–prepared

“Ms. Chloe, please do us

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

situation. I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan about the dinner, and he told me

I’m a child?

sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she was pretty good at driving

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,

Echelon’s project department, and finally, someone from the city’s Building Department.

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 seats. However, Damian hadn’t started the dinner yet,

You’re finally

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

our divorce. On the contrary, his presence had

then.

two approached, and everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged

kept my composure.

you to Mr. Keegan Thompson. He’s our CEO’s

it with such flattery as if that guy were some kind of VIP.

was in

looked at the so–called VIP and noticed he was tall and

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

white pocket square at the

was far from flattering on him.

hand, saying, “Ms. Chloe, I’ve heard so much

his hand out of courtesy. I intended for a brief

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

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers

“Thanks, man!

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