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

“helped” me. I was a thorn in her

piece of paper as I wondered how he was doing. Stella

arrived yet.

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

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

faintly, knowing that was indeed the case. So, I replied, “Yes! It’s all thanks to your hard work, Mr Damian! I must treat you to a celebratory meal soon!”

at

somewhat caught off guard. He seemed

Chloe, please do us the honor! We’ll be

wasn’t too keen on it, I couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to dinner, but he had taken the lead. I reluctantly agreed, “All right.”

to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan.

at him and said, “Do you think I’m a child? It’s just

and I left the office together. She had offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I

Is

restaurant’s private room, I saw three other men besides Damian. He introduced us to each other. One was Jett

project department, and finally, someone from the city’s

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!”

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

our divorce. On the contrary, his presence had haunted me since

then.

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

kept my composure.

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

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

was in his thirt

and noticed he was tall

about him. He had a

royal blue suit with a white pocket square at the front. The suit might have looked good on

else, but it was far from flattering on him.

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

courtesy. I intended for a brief handshake, but he

Matthew and grinned, “Dude,

Um, Haha!”

shivers

Keegan and smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just call

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