Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 151

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 calledLauren 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.novelbin

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. Beingmy

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 eachother.

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 denythat

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 play Cupid, okay? I’ve got enough problems to deal with.” With a

troubled look, I said, “I can barely cope now.”

“Hey, I warned you about Matthew, but you never listened!” Ivanna took a swig of beer and choked onit.

I looked across the river at the dreamlike structures. Ivanna was right. I thought she was being toopicky.

which was why she couldn’t find a suitable partner.

Now that I had come 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 endedup

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’sbeen 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, I lay down.

“Passionate love doesn’t last, okay?” She lay down beside me.

I stared at the stars. Atlas 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.