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.”

know you’re busy,” Stella

your own

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

“Mr. Atlas must be busy

have to wait

then quickly hid her surprise. “Oh, we don’t need

misspoken.

without him! Besides, I’m sure you’re hungry. He might take

eat while we wait.” Stella looked mischievous,

through our meal, Atlas strode into the restaurant. He drew everyone’s attention upon entering.

nervous while Stella appeared excited and continued gazing at him

glanced at me with

to smile. She playfully scolded Atlas, “You’re too slow. We would’ve finished and left if you

in the city,” he replied as he took the menu from the waiter to order a few dishes.”

a distance. I knew it must be

Chloe, did you know Atlas before

and answered truthfully, “No, I didn’t. We

wonder,” she murmured.

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