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 returned it to the

said, “I’m sorry for not contacting you much

busy.” “Hey, there’s no need to be

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

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

after, our dishes arrived, and

be busy with work as an

sure we don’t have to wait for him to eat?” “A–Assistant?” Stella became wide–eyed and then

we don’t need to wait.” I felt I had

I…say anything wrong?” “No, no! We can start without him! Besides, I’m sure

a while to reach us, so why wait? Let’s eat while we

through our meal, Atlas strode into

drew everyone’s attention

excited

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

playfully scolded Atlas,

from the waiter to order a few dishes.” Excuse me, I’ll go wash my hands.” When he got up and headed to

Melanie and thought she didn’t hold back her

Stella asked, “Ms.

working with him?” I glanced at

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