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

his experience, Keegan must have realized that Carol was

longing look. Although he was upset, he knew better

an employee who cares about you so

clinked glasses with Carol and sipped his wine while

to back off, but Matthew was too eager

on the

at Carol. “Who the hell are you to give the

her

Chloe, you know the rules!” He acted like he

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

fairly. Despite being a small company, we don’t engage

contract yourself?” Matthew glared at me. “Don’t mind her, Keegan.

what she’s talking about. Chloe, don’t act out of line. You’re

happy, got it?”