The Divorce Prescription

Carly scoffed. "I seem to recall Mr. McCormick is a married man. Isn't Celine supposed to be dating Perry? So why is she suddenly targeting Mr. McCormick? How shameless."

With that, she stepped forward. "Celine."

Celine turned, her gaze landing on Adam and Carly.

She raised an eyebrow and greeted them, "Mr. Alvarez, Carly-what a surprise."

"Celine, I'm sure you'd rather not be seen by us. Aren't you worried we might expose your little secret?" Carly said, her tone laced with sarcasm.

It seemed she had no clue that Celine was the founder of Alpite Pharma. Noticing Carly's disrespect, Owen immediately stepped in. "Ms. Carly, why are you being so rude?"

"Mr. McCormick, why are you defending her?" Carly shot back. "Does your wife know you're out dining with Celine?"

"I"

Before Owen could respond, Celine raised a hand, signaling him to step back.

Owen took the hint and moved aside.

just come out with it? Are you suggesting that I'm

all know Alpite Pharma is the largest listed medical company

lot of temptation. Celine, I can see why you'd try to use your charms to

look of disbelief, as if she were the biggest

do you have no shame? Isn't

realized Carly had misunderstood the situation, though it didn't surprise her. With a sly smile, she

"You—!"

Carly could lash out further, Adam

expression. "Adam, you saw it yourself.

her as his gaze remained locked on Celine. "So, you were having dinner with Mr.

"That's correct. Is there a problem with that? Since when is having dinner with him

Celine and Owen stood together that made Adam feel uneasy, as if they were hiding something. "And what exactly were you

started to explain. "Mr. Alvarez,

medical field, and Mr. McCormick is the director of Alpite Pharma. We were

right. I've long respected

her to