The Divorce Prescription

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

Hayden rushed to her side. "Carly, are you

really think I would have kept you by my side all these years if you hadn't stolen Celine's identity? The only

separated for so long, the reason we kept

please... don't be mad. I never meant to hurt you. I only did it because I love you... I love

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

you came

selfish, deceitful, and ruthless. All you've

"If Celine hadn't exposed

your whole life in her place taking everything that was never meant for you. Carly,

clutching at

what you think! Let me

expression

a chance to explain, and you failed. From this moment on, I never want to hear your

felt like she was free-falling into a bottomless abyss. Suddenly, a

It hurt.