Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 173 Who Dares?

ATL Empire still seemed in trouble, and I wondered what was happening. The traffic light turned green,

and I continued driving. “I’m almost home.”

Stella’s voice sounded a bit moody as she said, “Come on. I have no friends here, and I need someone to

talk to.”

“Then wait for me at the coffeehouse across the office building.” I glanced at the kindergarten, turned the

car around, and headed back.

At the coffeehouse, Stella was nowhere to be found. I was about to call her when she entered with a

smile, looking pretty as ever. She set a small paper bag in front of me. “It’s for you.”

I gave her and the bag a puzzled look. “What is it?”

“It’s from the latest YSL collection. I just got it,‘ she said.

I knew the lipstick was quite expensive. “I rarely wear makeup. You should keep it for yourself.”

“I ordered it just for you.” She glanced at me. “And you gave me a treat, didn’t you? Consider it my way of

thanks. Just take

then,” I replied, not wanting to make a

said, “You had a rough night,

drink with friends last

that bad?”

late is

a single mom. I

what I said, I felt self–conscious seeing Stella’s beautiful face. Even Ivanna

times to take care of my looks.

chatted until Stella shifted the conversation to her

looking out the window and reclining

I can go back.

over b

forced to do thing

looked at me. That’s what I’m

pressure you into it?” I sipped my coffee, though I

caffeine that day.

you’ve never experienced it, have you? Even Atlas couldn’t do

let alone

knew she was

she enjoyed keeping me in suspense.

be aloof and added, “ATL Empire is a