Grace still remembered Celine vividly.

Adam wasn't surprised at all. He knew Carly would complain. That was what she had been doing for the past three years.

"Mom, I ran into Celine at the Apex Gala today," Adam said.

"Why is Celine in the Capitol? She must be here because of you. Adam, you can't get tangled up with her again!"

"Mom," Adam interrupted firmly. "Did Carly forget to tell you? Celine is Linny."

Grace froze.

Of course, Grace had heard of Linny. In their circle, her name was well-known. However, she never expected Celine to be Linny.

Adam continued, "Mom, Celine wasn't here for me. She was invited to the Apex Gala, and we just happened to run into each other. Celine has never relied on any man. Over the past three years, she's only gotten better."

The truth was, Grace never hated Celine. Even after all these years, she could still remember Celine's bright and intelligent eyes. And now, knowing she was Linny-the brilliant, stunning Linny who stood out even among the elite-Grace couldn't help but admire her.

Grace looked at Adam. As a mother, how could she not care for her son? A woman as talented and beautiful as Celine would have any man fall for her. Yet,

to

Grace began, "Adam, I..."

what you're going to say. Celine and I have no future. I

Grace froze again.

and soft, just like Celine. She's Celine and Perry's daughter, and they're a happy family. I don't have

upstairs, leaving Grace with a lingering sense

...

the lights remained off, leaving the space

to the floor-to-ceiling window and stood motionless. With a flick, he lit

Perry, and

kept playing in his mind. A deep, wrenching pain twisted inside him-as if a knife was being driven into his

mercilessly cutting into him.

his,

searching for Celine, only to find that his fate had already been

out a low,

planning to return to

here too. Let's meet up! Bring Bella-I got her a bunch of

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