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 two different

menu and returned it to

“I’m sorry for not

busy.” “Hey, there’s no need to be so

having your own company.” I was surprised that someone

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

after, our dishes arrived, and Lasked

with work as an

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

to wait.”

wrong?” “No, no! We can start

why wait? Let’s eat

meal, Atlas strode

drew everyone’s attention upon

while Stella appeared excited

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

playfully scolded Atlas,

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.”

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

Stella asked, “Ms.

him?” I glanced

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