Chapter 75

Adan’s answer stunned Larry. After a brief moment of thought, Larry hummed. “I’ll let you decide, Mr. Alvarez ”

Adam nodded. “How about a million?

A million dollars? Larry’s eyes lit up. He hadn’t expected Adam to other such a large sum.

“That’s more than enough,” Larry quickly said.

Adam pulled out a checkbook, wrote the amount, and handed it to Larry.

Larry counted the zeros carefully. It really was a million d

1 dollars. He grinned. “Thank you, Mr. Alvarez. I’ll be leaving now.“”

With the check in hand, Larry left the estate glectully.

When Adam returned to the bedroom, Celine was there, waiting for him.

at him. “What did Larry

unbuttoned the first button of his black shirt, revealing his collarbone. He

serious. Don’t joke with

watch and placed it on the nightstand. He cocked an eyebrow at her tease

did you give it to

“Idid” Adam nodded.

much?” Celine sucked in

dollars.”

was speechless. “Why would you give him money? And why that

wrong? That’s your adoptive father. What’s the bar in giving him

her. To him, a million

face. “He asked for a million today. Tomorrow, it’ll be two million. You’re

to leave, but Adam grabbed her arm. “Celine, what’s

asked in a lowered voice, “Why was your adoptive father imprisoned? A ten–year sentence isn’t

sounded curious, but

in privilege and refined education, embodied grace and decency. He had always treated her well, never once looking down on her because of her past.

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