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Chapter One Hundred Fifty Nine: Frustrations and Disappointments
Author: A.D. Lee
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Evening quickly came.

And as usual, Venice is still infront of her laptop, finishing all the tasks that Boss Audrey asks her to do.

"Someone should give you a loyalty award, Venice. Eventhough that witch chose her own niece to become the company's representative for the writing competition even if your way much better than her, here you are---still being loyal to that old woman!" Lara did a side comment.

Venice smiled when noticed her friend all dressed and glammed up. She's definetely going for another date again...

"Well, I think you should be given a loyalty award as well. You and Brent have been together for 4 years together, and you're still going strong as ever!" she said, as she tries changing the topic.

Lara's eyes sparkled when she heard her long-time boyfriend's name.

"You're right. I can't believe that this is the longest relationship that I have in my whole life. I think he's really "The One!" she gushed at her.

"And I'm so happy for you, my friend!" Venice excited
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