Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 171 The Birthday Gift

When we entered the Starlight International penthouse, a dinner for two and a chilled bottle of wine were

waiting for us.

Atlas pulled me into his arms and said, “Happy birthday! This was the best I could do because I’ve been

swamped. But I’m glad I didn’t miss it.”

I leaned into him and said, “I prefer simple celebrations. Just being with you makes me happy.”

With a magician’s flair, he produced a gift box seemingly out of nowhere. I looked at him, and he gestured

at me to open it.

I lifted the lid, revealing a stunning pen. It was adorned with diamonds and featured my initials inlaid with

rubies.

How did he know that I

various pens and had a sizable collection at my

grew busier, I set my collection aside.

not just a luxury item. It was a genuine work of art–an Aurora Diamante fountain pen. It was

pen I had once mentioned to Matthew that I would buy when I became

I

forehead and saying, “Get real. Who

Atlas, saying, “You wouldn’t understand.” I didn’t tell him

disappointed me.

is too expensive!” I closed the

to use it to sign all the contracts you pursue. This pen symbolizes your

wishes because you deserve

this custom–made Aurora must’ve

had it made just for you. It exists because of you. You won’t

that I couldn’t say no. What did I do

don’t have much time left. Do you really want to spend it debating something made just for you?” He sounded like he would leave soon. I leaned into him, unsure when I

and said, “Now close your eyes and make another