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.

seemed like

chose dishes from the menu and returned

to Stella and said, “I’m

there’s no

for having your own company.” I was surprised that someone still admired me

but I couldn’t blame her for

after, our dishes arrived, and Lasked her,

with work as an

you sure we don’t have to wait for him to eat?” “A–Assistant?” Stella became wide–eyed and then quickly

to wait.” I felt I

I…say anything wrong?” “No, no! We can start without him! Besides, I’m sure

wait? Let’s eat while we wait.”

Atlas strode into

drew everyone’s

Stella appeared excited and continued gazing

he glanced at me with a faint smirk, saying,

scolded Atlas,

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

be Melanie and thought she didn’t hold back

Stella asked, “Ms.

him?” I glanced at her and answered truthfully,

starting work together.” “Oh, no