The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 308

Celine arched an elegant brow, her thoughts drifting to a message on her phone. It was from Perry. “Celine, I’ll be arriving in Mercity in two days.” Perry was coming to town. So, she hadn’t been lying.

“I’ve got something to do. I’ll excuse myself.” Celine turned on her heel and walked away.

The room empted as soon as she left. “That Celine is such a compulsive liar! Making up a rich, handsome boyfriend just to save her pride?”

“She should look in the mirror. Rich men aren’t fools. Why would anyone like her?”

Carly clung to Adam’s arm, sneering, “Adam, it looks like divorcing Celine really hit her hard. Now, she’s dreaming of finding someone as rich as you.” Adam’s deep eyes remained fixed on the doorway where Carly had disappeared with an unreadable expression on his face.

Celine left Tate Manor and decided to head back to the dormitory. She stood on the side of the road, trying to hail a cab. The area was quiet, and cabs were scarce. She waited for what felt like ages with no luck.

head to see a sleek Rolls–Royce Phantom pulled up beside her, its

stop, and the driver’s window slid down, revealing Adam’s refined, aristocratic features. His

Mr. Alvarez,” Celine

to catch one. Get in. I’ll give you a ride.” Adam

give

to get in his car, but it was late, and who knew when she would manage to flag down a

to swallow her pride.

to the rear of the car and reached for the backseat door handle when, with a soft beep, the central lock engaged. The doors clicked shut. Startled, Celine froze

playful glint

had no intention of letting her in the

locked on Celine before giving her a good look,

her