The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 544

Nigel gazed at Carly with affection before lifting his eyes to Celine.

They met again.

Celine had just cried, and the sheen of tears made her clear, doe-like eyes glisten even more. She was looking at him too.

Just then, Tracy spoke up. "Mr. Hampton, you arrived at the perfect time. Celine was bullying Carly again."

Carly said softly, "Dad, let it go. I'm your daughter now, and Celine must be jealous and upset. If it makes her feel better, I don't mind letting her take it out on me."

Nigel turned his gaze to Celine. "I don't know what kind of grudge you have

against my daughter, and I don't care. But there's one thing I want to make clear— I hope you'll stop bullying Carly from now on."

It was a warning.

Celine met his eyes. "Mr. Hampton, maybe you should worry about Carly's heart condition instead. Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll lose her just as quickly as you found her."

"Dad, my heart hurts. Celine

at Celine. "Name your price. What will it take for you to

and coldly said, "Mr. Hampton, aren't you powerful enough to protect Carly and the

she

incredulous laugh. People were usually terrified of him. Even Carly

slender arm, stopping her in her tracks. Celine halted but showed no fear as she looked back at

"I'm afraid I can't do that. Since you're the only one who can treat my daughter, I'll have

determined to

"Mr. Hampton, I'm afraid you won't be

Adam was dressed in a sleek black suit,

eyes lit up. Finally,

to

to take

surgery on Carly. You can't

always harbored feelings for Adam, called out to him sweetly,

he strode confidently to Celine's side and grasped her

at Nigel and firmly said, "Mr.