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.

understood Melanie entirely. She wasn’t just angry about me getting the contract but

me. I was a

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 he was doing. Stella had told me he would return today, but I didn’t know whether

arrived

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

Hello, Mr. Damian.”

project!

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

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

off guard. He seemed well–prepared and had taken

added, “Ms. Chloe, please do us the

I wasn’t too keen on it, I couldn’t refuse. Initially, I was supposed to treat Damian to

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

you think I’m a child? It’s just a dinner. Is it that big of a

office together. She had offered to drive, so I sat in the backseat to relax. I was surprised she was pretty good at driving

Is

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

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

among a group of men. After exchanging pleasantries with them, we took our seats. However, Damian hadn’t started the

finally here!”

Matthew to show up, too. I must’ve jinxed it when

never see him again after our divorce. On the contrary, his presence

then.

everyone exchanged greetings. Carol and I exchanged disdainful looks,

kept my composure.

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

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

he was in

the so–called VIP and noticed he

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

blue suit with a white pocket square at the front.

was far from flattering on him. Keegan looked at

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

of courtesy. I intended for a brief

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

Um, Haha!”

shivers down my

stood beside Keegan and smiled knowingly. “Thanks, man! Just call her Mrs.

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