The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 13

Celine’s ears buzzed. Did Adam actually say he would find her a man, even two?

He had already made his choice. He had chosen Carly without hesitation,

It felt like a sharp blade plunged deep into Celine’s heart, badsting and Bearing her apart until she was left raw and bleeding.

Her lips trembled as she struggled to find her voice. “Adam, I’m still your wife..”

Adam, now dressed in a clean black shirt and tailored trousers, had shed the earlier chaos of passion. He stood before her, composed and indifferent, excuding his usual cold elegance. He handed her something.

“This is for you,” he said.

Celine looked down. It was a check with an eight–figure sum. His cold, magnetic voice continued above her, “Celine, this is your divorce settlement. Let’s end this.” Adam placed the check on the bathroom counter, tamed, and strode out of the room,

years ago. Celine’s pale eyes filled with

had desperately tried to hold onto them, but they gave all their love to Carly. No matter how hard she tried, it was never enough. Soon, a man arrived outside. He spoke to the housekeeper, Sola “Mr. Alvarez sent

“Mrs. Alvarez is in

the man toward Celine’s

of all color, turning paper–white. She hadn’t expected Adam to act so quickly, sending

just

instant, Celine got up, opened the window, and climbed out. It was the second floor, but she jumped

searing pain shooting through her ankle. Ignoring her

call connected quickly. Robin’s voice came through, sharp and familiar, as she asked, “Hello? Celine? It’s so late. Why aren’t you home? Where

was flushed from the effects of the drug,

reached out and draped an arm around her delicate shoulder, “Gorgeous, the 30 minutes are almost up. Your boyfriend

“Why are you so impatient? There are still five seconds

had been casually resting there was suddenly gripped by

and the