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

the menu and

and said, “I’m

no need to be

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

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

dishes arrived, and

must be busy with work as

you sure we don’t have to wait for him to eat?” “A–Assistant?”

we don’t need to wait.”

wrong?” “No, no! We can start

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

Atlas strode into

everyone’s attention

Stella appeared excited and continued gazing

a faint smirk, saying, “Sorry I’m late.” He sat beside me

scolded Atlas, “You’re

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

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

Stella asked, “Ms.

I glanced at her and answered truthfully, “No,

starting work together.” “Oh,