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

chose dishes from the menu and returned

said, “I’m sorry for not contacting

been busy.” “Hey, there’s no need

having your own company.” I was surprised

sounded somewhat sarcastic, but I couldn’t blame her for not knowing its

arrived, and Lasked her,

busy with

don’t have to wait for him to eat?” “A–Assistant?” Stella became

wait.” I felt

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

Let’s eat while we wait.” Stella looked mischievous, but it

our meal, Atlas strode

everyone’s

felt nervous while Stella appeared excited and

saying,

Atlas, “You’re too

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 a

Melanie and thought she didn’t hold back

Stella asked, “Ms.

know Atlas before working with him?” I

starting work together.” “Oh, no