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

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

was awoken by her phone ringing.

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

Benjamin went to Robin’s

are you okay?

screamed. There was a rustling sound as someone

voice came through. “Celine, your dear friend is in

Robin shouted, “Celine, don’t!”

up,”

was muttled as she

hardened. “Benjamin, don’t you dare hurt Robin! I’m coming

bodyguards. Robin had been restrained, her mouth taped

was waiting for h When Robin saw Celine, she shook her head vigorously,

the troublemaker of Mercity. The only person

Celine. “Well, you get here quickly. Carly called me last night, complaining about how you’re clinging to Adam and refusing to get

after her ordeal with

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