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.

clearly have something to say. Why not just come out with it?

is the largest listed medical company in the country-well-known, influential, and with an impeccable

Celine, I can see why you'd try to use your

her a look of disbelief, as if she were the biggest fool he

do you have no shame? Isn't Mr. Marshall enough for you? Why

though it didn't surprise her. With a sly smile, she replied, "Carly,

"You—!"

could lash out

pitiful expression. "Adam, you saw it yourself.

on Celine. "So, you were having

there a problem with that? Since when is having dinner with him

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

"Mr.

as 'Dr. C' in the medical field, and Mr. McCormick is the director of Alpite Pharma. We were simply discussing medical topics."

I've long respected Dr.

to dinner to