Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 136 The Quirky Cousin I was surprised Stella invited Atlas to join us.

“He might be late since he went to Operose.

He’s on his way back now, so we don’t have to wait for him to start eating,” she casually explained, “I impulsively decided to invite him.

Atlas called me and asked what I wanted to eat, but I told him about our meal.

You don’t mind, do you?” I replied, “Of course not!” Although I said that, I felt uneasy.

I felt I wasn’t telling Stella the truth when I said I didn’t mind.

Still, I couldn’t tell this sincere and harmless girl that.

“That’s good,” she said, handing me the menu, “I ordered a few dishes since it’s our first meal together.

I don’t know what you like, so please choose.” Her warmth made her more approachable.

It differed from our first encounter when she seemed more.

indifferent and arrogant.

I remembered how she glanced at the other diners the other day.

Her expression was a significant contrast from her current one.

like two

menu and returned it to

I turned to Stella and said, “I’m

no need to

you’re busy,” Stella had a pleasant voice, “I admire you for having your own

couldn’t blame

arrived, and

with

for him to eat?” “A–Assistant?” Stella became wide–eyed

to wait.” I felt

can

wait? Let’s eat while we wait.” Stella looked mischievous, but it

our meal, Atlas strode into

drew everyone’s

nervous while Stella appeared excited and continued gazing at

with a faint smirk, saying, “Sorry I’m late.” He sat beside me while Stella continued

scolded Atlas, “You’re too

you came any later.” “Traffic was crazy in the city,” he replied as he took the menu from the waiter to order a few dishes.”

Melanie and thought she didn’t hold back her contempt

Stella asked, “Ms.

before working with him?” I glanced at

starting work