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.”

need to be so formal. I know you’re busy,” Stella

own

despite my company’s struggles. Stella’s comment sounded somewhat sarcastic, but I couldn’t blame her for not knowing its struggles.

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

have to wait for

became wide–eyed and then quickly hid her surprise. “Oh, we don’t

had misspoken. “D–Did

sure you’re hungry. He might take a while to reach

we wait.” Stella looked mischievous,

restaurant. He drew everyone’s attention upon entering.

appeared excited and continued

composed as he glanced at me with a faint smirk, saying,

smile. She playfully scolded Atlas, “You’re

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

got up and headed to the restroom, I sensed an icy gaze on me from a distance. I knew it must be Melanie and thought she didn’t

asked, “Ms. Chloe, did you know Atlas before

I didn’t.

wonder,”

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