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

from the menu and

turned to Stella and said, “I’m

“Hey, there’s no

pleasant voice, “I admire you for having your own company.” I was surprised that someone

comment sounded somewhat sarcastic, but I couldn’t

dishes arrived, and

busy with work as

have to wait for him to eat?” “A–Assistant?” Stella

to wait.”

We can start without him! Besides,

so why wait? Let’s eat while we wait.” Stella

our meal, Atlas

everyone’s attention

felt nervous while Stella appeared excited and

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

playfully scolded Atlas, “You’re too

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

it must be Melanie and thought she

Stella asked, “Ms.

you know Atlas before working with him?” I

work