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

menu

and said, “I’m sorry for not contacting

no

you’re busy,” Stella had a pleasant voice, “I admire you for having your own company.” I was surprised that

I couldn’t

after, our dishes arrived, and Lasked her,

busy with work

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

don’t need to wait.” I felt I had

can start without him!

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

through our meal, Atlas strode

everyone’s attention

appeared excited

remained composed as he glanced at me with a faint smirk, saying, “Sorry I’m late.” He sat beside me while

Atlas,

crazy in the city,” he replied as he took the menu from the waiter to order a few dishes.” Excuse me, I’ll

knew it must be Melanie and thought she didn’t hold back her contempt

Stella asked, “Ms.

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

starting work together.” “Oh, no wonder,”