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

the menu and returned it

to Stella and said, “I’m sorry for not

no need to

you’re busy,” Stella had a pleasant voice, “I admire you for having your own company.”

I couldn’t blame

after, our dishes arrived, and

must be busy with work

have to wait for him to eat?” “A–Assistant?”

don’t need to wait.” I felt I had

I…say anything wrong?” “No, no! We can start

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

Atlas strode into

drew everyone’s

appeared excited and

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

Atlas,

from the waiter to order a

it must be Melanie and thought she didn’t hold back

Stella asked, “Ms.

you know Atlas before working with him?” I glanced at her and answered truthfully, “No, I

met after starting work together.” “Oh, no