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?

to collect various pens and had a sizable collection at my parents‘

life grew busier, I set my collection

It was a

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

I

poking my forehead and saying, “Get real. Who

understand.” I didn’t tell him that

disappointed me.

too expensive!” I closed the lid and handed

sign all the contracts you pursue. This

wishes because you

custom–made

exists because of you.

sweet that I couldn’t say no. What did I do to deserve him?

really want to spend it debating something made just for you?” He sounded like he would leave soon. I leaned into him, unsure when

kissed me and said, “Now close your eyes and

was impossible, but I wanted

of? Everything was