Beyond the Divorce

I watched the flustered Oliver, who immediately stole a glance at Lauren to see her reaction.

I couldn't help but feel the urge to burst into laughter. "Cut the crap, Arnold! Come on, everyone, take a seat!"

I pulled Poppy along with me. After all, she was my guest, too.

As soon as we sat down, the waiter brought the food out.

I saw Poppy look at her phone, trying to conceal her emotions. I glanced at her phone screen and noticed that she was checking Arnold's information.

But I knew there was no information about Ardie and Arnold online.

Still, I understood what she was doing. Poppy seemed desperate to marry into a wealthy family and was always prepared.

I could tell that Atlas had arranged to meet Oliver for something important. But since Poppy was here, it wasn't the right time to discuss anything serious.

I asked Oliver, "What time did you get back?"

Oliver glanced at Atlas. "Atlas called me and said there was something urgent, so I rushed back. Otherwise, I was planning to return the day after tomorrow."

I turned back to Atlas. "How about I get Ava from kindergarten later? You can discuss your business with Oliver."

you. It'll make her

come with you to pick

"Just do what you're supposed to do. You don't have to try

moment you see my sister, you become all full of energy. She's your wife, sure, but she's also my sister. She can love you, but that doesn't stop her from caring for me, does it? You can be domineering, but there should be a limit. You

and stop being annoying," Atlas ruthlessly interrupted Arnold. "You should go home

to stay at Pleca Park... Chlo!" Arnold seemed genuinely anxious

tried to smooth things over. "That's right.

about Denton and Hana. How could

as he saw me speak up for him. "You

can

you have the final say?"

between them. He was wholly focused on serving Lauren and she, in turn, graciously accepted. There was a softness in her eyes that

showering me

some attention. "Don't worry about it, Poppy. They're always like this. They pick fights with each other as soon as they

alluringly, glancing at Atlas. "It's

offered her some

couple or things will

could sense that Arnold's words