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 smallpany.
We can’t just take on any projects out of our capabilities.”
My words made Keeganugh as he ced his arm on my shoulder. He lightly patted me and said,”
Hahaha! Thisdy is simply adorable!”
The others at the table joined in theughter. 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 ufortable as she patted my leg quietly, trying tofort me. I faintly smiled at her
and raised my ss 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. Thepany willplete the project with high standards. I’ll drink this first ss as a
toast
to thank you all.”
I then drank the contents of my ss. 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
Matthew smiled and raised his ss 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 sessful partnership with Echelon Group. It’s all thanks to you.”
His words annoyed Carol.
Suddenly, Keegan said, “Stop calling her your sweetheart on such asions. 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 ss to thank Mr. Keegan, We’re going to need his
help
et soon. He has great authority in thepany, and I invited him over today. Look at what he has
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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 n?” My tone
remained.
calm andposed..
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 ss, and spoke with a hint of pride, “Chlo, my n 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 ss 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 ss Matthew had
filled.