Chapter 136 The Quirky Cousin

I was surprised Stella invited Atlas to join us.

“He might be late since he went to Operose. He’s on his way back now, so we don’t have to wait for him to start eating,” she casually explained, “I impulsively decided to invite him. Atlas called me and asked what I wanted to eat, but I told him about our meal. You don’t mind, do you?”

I replied, “Of course not!”

Although I said that, I felt uneasy. I felt I wasn’t telling Stella the truth when I said I didn’t mind. Still, I couldn’t tell this sincere and harmless girl that.

“That’s good,” she said, handing me the menu, “I ordered a few dishes since it’s our first meal together. I

don’t know what you like, so please choose.”

Her warmth made her more approachable. It differed from our first encounter when she seemed more. indifferent and arrogant. I remembered how she glanced at the other diners the other day. Her expression was a significant contrast from her current one. She seemed like two different people.

I chose dishes from the menu and returned it to the waiter. Then, I turned to Stella and said, “I’m sorry for

not contacting you much lately. I’ve been busy.”

formal. I know you’re busy,”

your own

someone still admired me despite my company’s struggles. Stella’s comment sounded somewhat sarcastic, but I

and Lasked her, “Mr. Atlas must be busy with work as

to wait for him

wide–eyed and then quickly hid her surprise. “Oh, we don’t need to wait.”

felt I had misspoken. “D–Did I…say anything wrong?”

We can start without him! Besides, I’m sure you’re hungry. He might take a while to reach us,

Let’s eat while we wait.” Stella looked mischievous, but it was

into the restaurant. He drew everyone’s

appeared excited and continued gazing at

glanced at me with a

sat beside me while Stella continued to smile. She playfully scolded Atlas, “You’re

crazy in the city,” he replied as he took the menu from the waiter to order

on me from a distance. I knew it must

Chloe, did you know Atlas before

truthfully, “No, I didn’t. We only met after starting work

wonder,”

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