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.

with you to pick up

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

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

She's mine. Shut up and stop being annoying," Atlas

asked me to stay at Pleca Park... Chlo!" Arnold seemed genuinely anxious and looked at

right. I asked him

ask him about Denton and Hana. How could I let

his confidence as he saw me

"You can stay for

you have the final say?" Arnold looked at Atlas, taunting

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

obedient to my every command, showering me with care. It

always like this.

alluringly, glancing at Atlas. "It's okay, I'm enjoying

immediately offered

much. It seems we have to act like a couple or things will be too awkward. Are people our age learning to be affectionate

could sense that Arnold's words