Stella hadn't had the chance to utter her ill-intended words when a voice from behind interrupted us.

"What are you doing here?" I turned to see it was Atlas.

His clear gaze swept over Stella, and he asked, "What were you talking about?"

Stella immediately swallowed the words she was about to say, her expression somewhat flustered. However, she quickly changed her demeanor and tried to grasp Atlas's arm. "Atlas, Chloe and I were just chatting about random things.”

I maintained my calm smile,