Hailey shot a sharp glance at the Tate family members, whose faces were drained of color. Pointing straight at Carly, she exclaimed, "Mr. Alvarez, Carly is a fraud!"

Robin stepped forward. "Mr. Alvarez, the most important thing right now is holding Carly accountable."

Carly's face turned pale. "Adam... Please, just hear me out..."

Adam's gaze was cold and unyielding. "Fine. You have one chance. Tell me why did you pretend to be Celine? Why did you steal her emerald necklace? Why have you been deceiving me all these years? Choose your words carefully. If your answer doesn't satisfy me, your entire family will bear the consequences."

A wave of fear washed over the Tate family.

Sonia's knees buckled, and she nearly collapsed. They couldn't afford to go down with Carly.

In desperation, Carly lunged forward, clutching Adam's sleeve. "Adam, I'm sorry! I was wrong! Yes, I pretended to be Celine, but I only did it because I love you! I love you so much. That's why I—"

Before she could finish, Adam shoved her away without hesitation.

"Your so-called love means nothing to me."

let out a sharp cry as she

her side. "Carly,

as a blade. "Do you really think I would have kept you by my side all

reason Celine and I were separated for so long, the reason we kept missing each other time and

mad. I never meant to hurt you. I only

person you've ever loved is yourself! Four years ago, when Mr. Alvarez fell into

came

deceitful, and ruthless. All you've ever cared about is wealth

forward. "If Celine hadn't exposed the

deceived forever. You would've lived your whole life in her place taking everything that

crawled forward in desperation, clutching at Adam's

think! Let me

Adam's expression was

eyes burning with fury "Enough I gave you a chance to explain, and

abyss. Suddenly, a

It hurt.

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