Chapter 151 An Unreachable Star
I then met with all my employees and told them the farce was over.
As for Matthew, I was sure he and Echelon Group were too busy to target me. To be safe, I called Lauren and asked her to look into the company. I needed precautions to know how to act in the future.
Lauren impressed me with her ability to gather information. She was good to me, and I trusted her.
However, I was still reeling from last night’s shock. Although Carol was all smiles, I felt troubled.
I called Ivanna that afternoon and asked when she could get off work. She knew something was up and
agreed to meet up.
I got some beer after work and met her by the river. When she arrived, she exclaimed, “What a lovely
spot!”
She then went to her car and changed into long pants. We drank while sitting on the riverbank. Being my
best friend, Ivanna knew I was troubled.
She asked me about Atlas. Seeing that I was silent, she admitted, “I don’t think you’re right for each other.
You live in different worlds, and even if you try to make it work, it will take a toll on you. You’re both too
different, Chlo.”
I knew it all along, but hearing it aloud by a third person made me feel worse. Though I couldn’t deny that
he was like a bright star in the sky, we did share something.
Ivanna asked drunkenly, “Do you know why Ryan returned?”
I looked at her, puzzled. “Why?”
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