Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 181 Forced to Drink With Them

Everyone turned to me. Carol got up, took my glass, and held me gently to my seat. “Let me do it, Ms.

Chloe.”

With a smile, she raised my glass. “Hey, everyone, I’m Carol, Ms. Chloe’s assistant. Please let me propose a toast to all of you for everything you’ve done for Tanum Corporation! Cheers!”

She downed the wine. Carol then refilled her glass and approached Keegan with a smile. “Mr. Matthew is

right. We should toast to you, Mr. Keegan. It’s an honor to meet you today.”

“However,” she continued, “Ms. Chloe hasn’t been feeling well. As you all know, she’s been hospitalized. multiple times, and her doctors advised against alcohol. So, allow me to propose a toast on her behalf.”

I was surprised at how well Carol had handled this. I was sure anyone could tell she implied that Matthew

being a jerk

Keegan must have realized that Carol was trying to

longing look. Although he was upset, he knew better than to

an employee who cares about you so

and sipped his wine while looking at me.

back off, but Matthew was too eager to impress

on the table.

“Who the hell are you to give the toast on Chloe’s behalf?”

gripped her glass

you know the rules!” He acted like he owned

is mine, and what we do is none of your business,” I said,

fairly. Despite being a small

Matthew glared

out

happy, got it?”