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    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 thepany. 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 fromst 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 eximed, "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 As. 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?"


    "He came back for you!" she said.


    "What are you talking about? Don''t y Cupid, okay? I''ve got enough problems to deal with." With a troubled look, I said, "I can barely cope now."N?velDrama.Org owns ? this.


    "Hey, I warned you about Matthew, but you never listened!" Ivanna took a swig of beer and choked on it.


    I looked across the river at the dreamlike structures. Ivanna was right. I thought she was being too picky, which was why she couldn''t find a suitable partner.


    Now that I hade to my senses, I agreed that women should be picky and realistic.


    Ivanna noticed my silence and turned her gaze to those tall buildings. "He was into you, but you ended up with that asshole. That was why he left the country!" Ivanna seemed indignant on Ryan''s behalf.


    "If he finds out you asked me to investigate him, he''ll be heartbroken. And I feel sorry for him. He''s been waiting for you, but when you finally divorced, you fell for someone else."


    She sounded resentful when she said, "Can''t you consider him? He''s no bright star, but he''s a more practical choice!"


    Feeling dizzy, Iy down.


    *Passionate love doesn''tst, okay?" Shey down beside me.


    I stared at the stars. As truly belonged to another world, didn''t he?


    Too drunk to drive, we each called a designated driver to take us home. I passed out that night.


    All the troubles made me dread waking up the next day. Fortunately, Ryan brought some good news.