Chapter 180
Chapter 180 The True Purpose of the Dinner
I ignored Matthew and looked at Keegan, saying, “Mr. Keegan, I appreciate your kindness. However, Tanum Corporation must be cautious when taking on projects, especially since we’re a small company. We can’t just take on any projects out of our capabilities.”
My words made Keegan laugh as he placed his arm on my shoulder. He lightly patted me and said,”
Hahaha! This lady is simply adorable!”
The others at the table joined in the laughter. Matthew wore an embarrassed expression and said, “My sweetheart has never been one to keep a low profile. Please don’t mind her.” His tone suggested I was being stubborn.
Keegan’s hand remained on my shoulder, and he continued, “A woman with character! Most women would be ecstatic in this situation. Instead, Ms. Chloe remains dignified! I love experienced people like her, especially women! Ms. Chloe, I feel I’ve made a friend today!”
Carol looked uncomfortable as she patted my leg quietly, trying to comfort me. I faintly smiled at her and raised my glass to say, “I’d like to thank everyone for your efforts in this project. I’m pleased to see it start
so smoothly.
“First and foremost, I want to thank Mr. Damian for considering Tanum Corporation and giving us this opportunity. The company will complete the project with high standards. I’ll drink this first glass as a toast to thank you all.”
I then drank the contents of my glass. With Carol’s help, I freed myself from Keegan’s hand on my shoulder. However, Keegan showed no sign of restraint. His hand remained on my chair as he commented, “Very well!”
Matthew smiled and raised his glass for a second toast, seemingly following my lead. “As my sweetheart said, Tanum Corporation greatly benefited from your support. We’re all here to celebrate the start of this project and the successful partnership with Echelon Group. It’s all thanks to you.”
His words annoyed Carol.
Suddenly, Keegan said, “Stop calling her your sweetheart on such occasions. Does she even want to be
called that?”
The others just sat back and watched the show.
Matthew shifted his gaze to me. “Chlo, raise your glass to thank Mr. Keegan, We’re going to need his help
et soon. He has great authority in the company, and I invited him over today. Look at what he has
I figured out what was happening and realized this charade would continue if I didn’t leave. None of these people were sincere. They were here for a performance while the others watched, treating me like a circus monkey.
Matthew was still trying to sell me, even after our divorce. Finally, I turned and revealed a charming smile. Keegan stared at me as if my smile had enchanted him. He would have pounced on me if the others weren’t around.
Meanwhile, Matthew behaved like an eager pimp, trying to push me into Keegan’s arms. My heart ached. when I recalled how blind I had been. I wondered how I spent a decade with someone like him. “Matthew, I appreciate your arrangement. I may have underestimated you. You’ve been doing well since you’ve invited such a prominent figure. So, do you think I should go with your plan?” My tone remained. calm and composed..
After all, this contract had just begun, and I couldn’t afford to be too aggressive. Since Matthew had
caused this situation, I would make my point through him.
He seized the opportunity, raised his glass, and spoke with a hint of pride, “Chlo, my plan doesn’t matter. It’s most important to please Mr. Keegan. You don’t have to be shy since we’re all friends here.”
Matthew refilled my glass as he continued, “We’ll need the support of our fellow friends for Tanum Corporation to thrive and stand tall. Not everyone can rely on such a strong backbone like Echelon Group, and not just anyone can invite these people to a meal.”
The others at the table nodded, waiting to see how I would respond.
“Oh?” I asked in an alluring tone as I stood gracefully. Immediately after, I took the glass Matthew had
filled.
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