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.”

be so formal. I know you’re

own

surprised that someone still admired me despite my company’s struggles. Stella’s comment sounded somewhat sarcastic, but I couldn’t

her, “Mr. Atlas must

don’t have to wait for

hid her

I had misspoken. “D–Did

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

we wait.” Stella looked mischievous, but it was endearing.

strode into the restaurant.

excited and continued gazing at him

at me with a faint smirk, saying, “Sorry I’m

me while Stella continued to smile. She playfully scolded Atlas, “You’re too slow. We would’ve finished

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

he 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 hold back her contempt for

you know Atlas

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

wonder,” she murmured.

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