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 had a thing for

then, I used to collect various pens and had a sizable collection at

life grew busier, I set

was a

to Matthew that

I

saying, “Get real. Who buys a pen when they get rich?”

understand.” I didn’t tell him that

disappointed me.

I can’t accept this. This is too expensive!” I closed the lid

you

all your wishes because you

I knew this custom–made Aurora must’ve cost

because of you. You won’t disappoint me,

say no. What did I do to deserve

Do you really want to spend it debating something made just for you?” He sounded like he would

said, “Now close