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.

gorgeous!” How did he know that I had a thing for

collect various pens and had a sizable collection at my parents‘ house. However,

life grew busier, I

just a luxury item. It was a genuine work of art–an

I had once mentioned to Matthew that I would

I

responded by poking my forehead and saying, “Get real. Who buys a pen when they

remembered telling Atlas, saying, “You wouldn’t understand.”

disappointed me.

closed the lid and handed the box back

you to use it to sign all the contracts you pursue. This pen symbolizes your new life, and

all your wishes because you deserve

this custom–made

for you. It exists because of you. You won’t

sounded so sweet that I couldn’t say no. What did I

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 would see him again.

said, “Now close