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 different

dishes from the menu and returned it

Stella and said, “I’m sorry for

“Hey, there’s no need

pleasant voice, “I admire you for having your own company.” I was surprised that someone still admired me despite my company’s

sarcastic, but I couldn’t blame her for not

dishes arrived, and Lasked her,

with work

to eat?” “A–Assistant?” Stella became wide–eyed and then quickly

wait.” I felt I had

“No, no! We can start without him! Besides, I’m

take a while to reach us, so why wait? Let’s eat while we wait.” Stella

through our meal, Atlas strode into the

everyone’s attention upon

while Stella appeared excited and

as he glanced at me with a faint smirk, saying, “Sorry

playfully scolded Atlas, “You’re too

he replied as he took the menu from the waiter to order a few

Melanie and thought she didn’t

Stella asked, “Ms.

Atlas before working with him?” I glanced at her and answered truthfully, “No, I

starting work together.” “Oh,