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.

calm himself. But as he did, Celine’s face flashed

desire he had just suppressed surged back. He cursed under his breath, his expression dark and frustrated as he clenched his eyes

by her phone ringing. It

answered, and noises could be heard from the other end of the line. Robin’s anxious voice came through “Celine, you need to be careful of Benjamin. He came to my magazine studio today with a

went to Robin’s

okay?

was a

in

Robin shouted, “Celine, don’t!”

up,”

voice was muttled as she

gaze hardened. “Benjamin, don’t you

for her with a group of bodyguards. Robin had been restrained, her

saw Celine, she shook her head vigorously, signaling

the troublemaker of Mercity. The only person

stared disdainfully at Celine. “Well, you get here quickly. Carly called me last night, complaining about how you’re clinging to Adam and refusing to get a divorce. Seriously, how desperate can you get? Do

was Carly’s doing she must have instigated Benjamin after her ordeal with

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