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!"

take you inside to

business sedan sped into view. Adam

and said,

persistent. No matter where he went, she

completely, he

another business sedan pulled up. The rear door

Celine had arrived.

if he had sensed something, turned his head and

contracted

Celine? Where?

turned around as

just stepped out of the car when several event staff members immediately surrounded her

MS

please come

staff led Celine away, and all Adam saw was her retreating figure before she disappeared from

and Melody

"Celine? Where

looked around in confusion. "I didn't see her. There's no

ignored them and ran forward, staring in the direction where Celine

he wasn't mistaken. That was definitely

been missing for

he