The Divorce Prescription

Grace sputtered, "Adam, you—!"

Carly had already expected this response from Adam, so she came prepared. "Adam, the Hampton family was also invited to the Apex Gala this time. My father won't be attending, so I'll be representing our family. Can I ride in your car?"

Adam's response was cold. "No."

She stiffened up at that.

Then, he turned and walked away without hesitation.

Carly was frustrated after being shut down so bluntly, but she quickly adjusted her emotions. "Mrs. Alvarez, since Adam won't take me, I'll have my driver take me instead."

Grace nodded. "Alright, Carly. You'll still be able to see Adam at the Apex Gala. Go and have fun."

"Okay."

Half an hour later, Carly arrived at the Apex Gala, with Melody tagging along.

Melody also moved to the Capitol three years ago. She had since broken up with Ewan, who had given her an astronomical sum for the breakup, and was now single again.

Melody was here with Carly to take advantage of the Apex Gala. With all the powerful figures in attendance, she figured she could easily find a wealthy man to latch onto

Melody clung to Carly's arm. "Carly, this Apex Gala is so grand!"

today I'll take

sped into view.

and said,

was truly persistent. No matter where he went, she always

her completely, he

business sedan pulled up. The rear door opened, and a stunningly

Celine had arrived.

if he had sensed something, turned his head and

pupils contracted sharply.

Celine? Where?

turned

car when several event staff members immediately surrounded her

MS

come with

led Celine away, and all Adam saw was

and Melody hadn't seen

"Celine? Where is

confusion. "I didn't see her. There's no Celine here, Adam. You must be

them and ran forward, staring

wasn't mistaken. That

who had been missing for three years, was

another word, he