Chapter Bi

When Celine stepped out of the bathroom, Adam was already gone. He was likely summoned away by Carl

Just then, her phone rang It was Lacy.

by Carly’s call. She curled her lips in self–mockery.

Celine picked up the call Lucy said warmly, “Carly has invited some friends over today. Why don’t you join us?”

Since when was Lucy so kind?

Celine’s voice was calm. “Alright, I’ll head over now.”

Robin got the news and rushed over immediately. “Celine, I don’t trust Lucy. That scumbag Larry is out of prison. Are you sure you want to go to the Tate Manor?

Celine remained composed. “There’s something I need to confirm

Robin was worried. So she decided to accompany Celine to Tate Manor.

Manor was bustling. Carly had invited several of her friends, including Benjamin and a few wealthy heirs from

the moment he saw Celine. “Celine, what are you

answered with a bright smile, Benjamin,

that? We don’t want to hang out with her.” Benjamin clearly

the group. Smiling faintly, she said, “I don’t want to play with a rookie either.” Benjamin was exasperated. He

in their last gaming match still haunted him. He shot to his feet. “Celine, let’s see if you dare play

raised a brow. “oh,

Benjamin nearly exploded. “You-

It seemed like, aside from Adam, the only person Benjamin couldn’t handle was Celine. She

appeared and

here since everyone’s gathered, I’d like to introduce someone to

into the room and stood before

is Celine’s adoptive

others stared at Larry. “Ben, is this really Celine’s adoptive

“It looks like Celine never had a

the scene unfolded. She finally understood Lucy’s and Carly’s plan. They

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