Chapter 69

Adam returned to the bedroom. “celine_”

The bedroom was empty. Orline was pone.

Aknock sounded at the door. It was Leo. “Mr. Alvarez, I saw Mrs. Alvarez on my way here. She’s already let

she lett? Didn’t he tell her not to leave?

“Mr. Alvarez, I’ve already sent someone to retrieve the antidote for the aphrodisiac,” Leo sald.

Adam pressed his lips together. “No need.”

With that, he walked into the bathroom to take another cold shower.

In truth, the aphrodisiac candle had been extinguished by Celine, leaving only taint traces that he had inhaled. The effects weren’t strong, and he could easily resist it

Adun stood beneath the showerhead, letting the icy water flow down his body. Tiny droplets splashed against his muscles, scattering across his skin. His perfectly sculpted figure could make anyone faint at the sight.

tried to calm himself. But

surged back. He cursed under his breath, his expression

next morning, Celine was awoken by her phone ringing. It

from the other end of the line. Robin’s anxious voice came through “Celine, you need to

Robin’s office

are you okay? Celine

suddenly screamed. There was a rustling sound as

“Celine, your dear friend is in my hands now, You’d better come

Robin shouted, “Celine, don’t!”

her up,” Benjamin

muttled as she tried

hardened. “Benjamin, don’t you dare hurt

a group of bodyguards. Robin

for h When Robin saw Celine, she shook her head vigorously, signaling her to leave quickly Celine’s gaze locked onto

of Mercity. The only person he feared was

you get here quickly. Carly called me last night, complaining about how you’re clinging to Adam and refusing to get a divorce. Seriously,

Carly’s doing she must have instigated Benjamin after her ordeal with Adam last night, using Benjamin to deal

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