Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 171 The Birthday Gift

When we entered the Starlight International penthouse, a dinner for two and a chilled bottle of wine were

waiting for us.

Atlas pulled me into his arms and said, “Happy birthday! This was the best I could do because I’ve been

swamped. But I’m glad I didn’t miss it.”

I leaned into him and said, “I prefer simple celebrations. Just being with you makes me happy.”

With a magician’s flair, he produced a gift box seemingly out of nowhere. I looked at him, and he gestured

at me to open it.

I lifted the lid, revealing a stunning pen. It was adorned with diamonds and featured my initials inlaid with

rubies.

“It’s gorgeous!” How did he know that I had a thing for pens?

had a sizable collection at my parents‘

busier, I set

not just a luxury item. It was a genuine work of art–an Aurora Diamante fountain pen.

I had once mentioned to Matthew that I would buy when I became rich.

I

by poking my forehead and saying, “Get real. Who buys a pen when they

remembered telling Atlas, saying, “You wouldn’t understand.” I didn’t tell him that

disappointed me.

I closed the lid and handed the box back to

to use it to sign all the contracts you pursue. This pen symbolizes your

your wishes because

expensive!” I knew this custom–made Aurora

because of you. You won’t disappoint me, will you?”

say no.

to spend it debating something made just for you?” He sounded like he

“Now close your eyes and make

and wished. Maybe it was impossible, but I wanted it. Didn’t I get the pen

Everything