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."

"It's fine. I'll go with you. It'll make her happy. We can discuss our business any

said, "I'll come with you to pick up Ava later.

looked at him. "Just do what you're supposed to

my sister. She can love you, but that doesn't stop her from caring

being annoying," Atlas ruthlessly interrupted Arnold. "You

Pleca Park... Chlo!" Arnold

over. "That's right. I asked him to stay at

Denton and Hana. How could I let

saw me speak up for him. "You

him coldly. "You can stay

say?" Arnold looked at Atlas,

serving Lauren and she, in turn, graciously accepted. There was a softness in her eyes that

my every command, showering

some attention. "Don't worry about it, Poppy. They're always like this.

Atlas.

offered

not enjoy it too much. It seems we have to act like a couple or things will be too awkward.

sense that Arnold's words held a