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.

entirely. She wasn’t just angry about me getting

I was a

Atlas had 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.

arrived yet.

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

sounded genuinely delighted. “We’re finally starting the project! I

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

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

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

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

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

hanging up, I thought of a way to balance the situation. I decided to have Carol accompany me to dinner instead of Ryan. Before leaving the office, I informed Ryan about the

think I’m a child? It’s just a dinner. Is

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

Is

He introduced us to each other.

the head of Echelon’s project department,

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, seemingly waiting

You’re finally

but clench my fists. I didn’t expect Matthew to

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

then.

exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged

kept my composure.

me introduce you to Mr. Keegan Thompson.

with such flattery as if

in

noticed he was tall and skinny.

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

a white pocket square at

him. Keegan looked at me

I’ve heard so

courtesy. I intended for a brief

he turned to Matthew and grinned, “Dude, you had

Um, Haha!”

laugh sent shivers down my spine.

and smiled knowingly. “Thanks,

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