Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 171

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?

Back then, I used to collect various pens and had a sizable collection at my parents‘ house. However,

when life grew busier, I set my collection aside.

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

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

I

Matthew responded by poking my forehead and saying, “Get real. Who buys a pen when they get rich?”

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

disappointed me.

“No, I can’t accept this. This is too expensive!” I closed the lid and handed the box back to him.

“We’ll work together to fulfill that wish you made. You must make a new wish each year, and we’ll make it

happen.” He handed me a glass of wine. “Go easy on this.”

I took it and murmured. “So you have to return to Quillbrooke?”

Atlas nodded. “The meeting is crucial.”

His voice turned serious as he said, “When I’m not around, you can always talk to Nick, especially

regarding project matters. You only need to answer to him.”

“Anything?” I remembered the woman who requested the design drawings