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 happy. We can

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

at him. "Just do what you're supposed to do. You don't

love you, but that doesn't stop her from caring for me, does it? You can be domineering, but there should be

said it right. She's mine. Shut up and stop being annoying,"

Pleca Park... Chlo!" Arnold

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

ask him about Denton and

saw me

glanced at him coldly. "You can stay for

say?" Arnold

them. He was wholly focused on serving Lauren and she, in turn, graciously accepted. There

me and obedient to my every command, showering me with care. It must have been

worry about it, Poppy. They're always like this. They pick fights with

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

offered her

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

Arnold's words held a deeper