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.

closed his and tried to calm himself. But as he did, Celine’s face

He cursed under his breath, his expression

by her phone ringing. It was

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

Benjamin went to Robin’s office to

are you okay?

a rustling

came through. “Celine, your dear friend is in my hands now,

Robin shouted, “Celine, don’t!”

up,” Benjamin

was muttled as she tried

you dare hurt Robin!

bodyguards. Robin had been restrained,

as quickly as she could. When she arrived, Benjamin was waiting for h When Robin saw Celine, she shook her head vigorously, signaling

Mercity. The only person he feared

complaining about how you’re clinging to Adam and refusing to get a divorce. Seriously, how desperate can you get? Do you think

must have instigated Benjamin after her ordeal with Adam last night, using Benjamin to deal with

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