I quickly stood up and positioned myself beside Bella, taking a slight step back to avoid overshadowing her.

It was evident that Archie had come over for Bella.

Bella had always seemed mysterious to me, her identity remaining a puzzle. I enjoyed deciphering the interpersonal relationships here, especially when I wanted to understand Bella better. She was quite alluring to me. More precisely, Bella possessed a charismatic personality.

At this moment, she gracefully shook hands with Archie, exuding a gentle yet distant allure that made her inscrutable. Her demeanor was perfectly balanced, with just the right touch of charm.

She didn't forget to mention me standing beside her. "Mr. Archie, this is Atlas’s girlfriend, Chloe."

Her introduction was interesting, positioning me as Atlas's girlfriend, not just a friend or companion but a girlfriend. This indicated that Bella was quite discerning. After all, my status hadn't been confirmed by Atlas, so she couldn't outright claim it. Howev