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

dishes from the menu and returned it

“I’m sorry

“Hey, there’s no need to be

you for having your own company.” I was surprised that someone still admired me despite my company’s

couldn’t blame her for not knowing

arrived, and Lasked

busy with work as an

to eat?” “A–Assistant?” Stella became wide–eyed and then quickly hid her

to wait.” I

wrong?” “No, no! We can start without him! Besides,

a while to reach us, so why wait? Let’s eat while we wait.” Stella looked mischievous, but it

through our meal, Atlas strode into the

drew everyone’s attention

while Stella appeared excited

me with a faint smirk, saying, “Sorry

playfully scolded Atlas, “You’re too

in the city,” he replied as he took the menu from the waiter to order a few

must be Melanie and thought

Stella asked, “Ms.

did you know Atlas before working with him?” I glanced at her and

only met after starting work together.” “Oh, no