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

I used to collect various pens and had a sizable collection at my parents‘ house.

busier, I set my collection aside.

just a luxury item. It was a genuine

to Matthew that I would buy when I became

I

my forehead and saying, “Get real. Who buys a pen when they get

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

disappointed me.

this. This is too expensive!” I closed the lid and handed the box back

all the contracts you pursue. This pen symbolizes your new life, and I’ll help

wishes because

this custom–made Aurora must’ve

It exists because

I couldn’t say no. What did

Do you really want to spend it debating something made just for you?” He sounded like he would leave soon. I leaned into

said, “Now close your eyes and make