The Billionaire Twins Need A New Mommy! novel Chapter 69

Chapter 69: 50/50 (?)

For the rest of the night, the dinner went... smoothly. Too smoothly, in Lola’s opinion, and she was growing suspicious. The smile Atlas had given her bothered her more than it should have, but she decided not to dwell on it.

"Thank you for the meal," Lola said, offering a subtle smile. "It was a nice dinner." Despite knowing that it was Second who had arranged everything.

"Did you like it?" Atlas asked, and she nodded. "Glad to hear."

Just then, the server, who had served them all night, approached the table.

"How was the night?" he asked excitedly.

"Good." Atlas buttoned his blazer as he rose to his feet, facing the man. "Tell David she’s satisfied. Good work."

"I’m glad to hear that. It’s our honor, sir." The server lowered his head to him, then to Lola. "Come back again anytime, Madam."

Lola’s mouth opened to correct him, but she found herself closing it. Instead, she offered another smile and a nod. "Thank you for serving us tonight."

"Are you leaving now?" the server asked, his smile widening. "Let me assist you..."

"It’s fine." Atlas raised a hand to stop him, and the server instantly understood the cue.

"Very well." The server took a step back and bowed politely before bidding them farewell.

The two watched him go before looking at each other. Lola smacked her lips lightly and raised her chin.

"About the bill, I’ll send you my share later," she said. "I hope you don’t refuse it. I know this dinner was Second’s idea, but you already paid for the dinner last time. Tonight’s on me."

"You’re going to pay for my dinner?" he hummed, extending his arm for her to take. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Her brows rose as she darted her eyes between his face and his arm. He wants me to... walk out of here holding his arm?

"They might still be there," he said, repeating her earlier remark. "That idiot."

A brief surprise fluttered in her chest, and she bit her lip to suppress a laugh. She knew Derek was an idiot, but hearing Atlas say it somehow gave her a strange sense of validation.

Reaching out, she slightly hooked her hand onto his arm, humoring him. "Does this mean you’re not going to refuse me paying for dinner?"

He didn’t answer immediately, beginning to walk with her alongside him.

"Hmm?" she hummed, studying his side profile. "I’ll take the silence as a ye—"

"No." He cast her a sidelong glance, his tone and expression plain, with a slight touch of finality. "Men used to build castles for women, and you’re asking me for 50/50? Think about it."

Lola’s feet followed his, her hand still locked on his arm. Her brows rose and drew together as she looked away, fixing her gaze ahead. However, the tip of her ear reddened against her will, her heart fluttering.

Damn it, Lola.

Goodness, she whispered to herself, peeking at him before looking away immediately.

Don’t even think about it, Lola. Don’t get any silly ideas... just because you used to like him a lot.

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