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

from the menu and

turned to Stella and said, “I’m

been busy.” “Hey, there’s no need to be

admire you for having your own company.” I was surprised

I couldn’t blame her

our dishes arrived, and Lasked her,

with

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

don’t need to wait.” I felt I

We can start without him!

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

through our meal, Atlas strode

drew everyone’s attention upon

nervous while Stella appeared excited and continued gazing

glanced at me with a faint smirk, saying,

scolded Atlas,

any later.” “Traffic was crazy in the city,” he replied as he took the menu from the waiter to order a few dishes.” Excuse me, I’ll go wash my hands.” When he got up and headed to the restroom, I sensed an icy gaze on me from

Melanie and thought she didn’t hold back her contempt for

Stella asked, “Ms.

working with him?” I glanced at her and answered

work together.” “Oh, no wonder,”