Celine's heart skipped a beat when she heard Adam was taking Carly home. Did this mean they would be spending the night together?

Carly smiled brightly. "Celine, take your time with Mr. McCormick. Adam and I will be heading back now."

She turned to Adam. "Adam, let's go."

Adam's gaze lingered on Celine for a moment. Without a word, he turned and walked away with Carly.

Once they were out of sight, Owen spoke up, "Mr. Alvarez really has poor taste. I don't understand why he likes Carly."

Celine offered a faint smile, staying quiet. Matters of the heart were never simple. Carly might be foolish, but Adam still loved her-proof enough of his sincerity.

"Just wait until Carly discovers who you truly are the founder of Alpite Pharma, the country's largest publicly traded medical company. I'm sure she'll be utterly speechless."

Celine could already picture the stunned expression on Carly's face when that moment came.

"Mr. McCormick, let's leave it at that for now. I need to keep my identity under wraps for the time being."

"Understood."

"I'm heading back now."

"Take care."

crossed paths with Adam and Carly once more. What

resist taking a jab. "Celine, are you spending the night all

Celine remained silent.

me. We're in for a wonderful night together," Carly added, her

take the bait. She simply chuckled and replied,

What?

of electricity had hit her. "Wait, are you saying you and

Mr. Alvarez tell you? I was in his bed last night. If that bothers you, maybe it's time

"You-"

wouldn't mind. You're always following me around, picking

words cut through her. No one else could manage to put her in her place with

Adam, Carly spoke up, "Adam, did you hear what

Celine's, her clear, unwavering eyes locking onto his without

Alvarez, you really should get regular check-ups. Sleeping with different women every night

darkened, his lips pressing into a thin

she lunged at Celine, raising her hand to slap her. "Celine, how dare

before her palm could make contact, her

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