Adam reached out, his hand gently resting on Celine's shoulder. "I understand,

Celine-"

"You don't understand at all, Adam!" she snapped. "I don't think you're really trying

to help me!"

Adam's expression darkened. "Celine, why are you doubting me? Is it because

Bella isn't my daughter? You're misjudging me. I would never abandon her-I care

about Bella just as much."

Celine quickly realized that her panic was clouding her judgment. With Bella

missing, fear and anxiety consumed her-after all, she was her mother.

But how could she question Adam when his own mother had also been taken?

There was nothing they could do but wait, no matter how agonizing it felt.

"Mr. Alvarez, I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking clearly."

"It's alright," Adam said.

His gaze lifted, and he spotted a familiar figure approaching-Perry had arrived.

Without missing a beat, Adam turned to Celine. "Celine, this is Kinthorne. Right

now, I'm the only one who can help you. I'll bring Bella and my mother back. But

for now, you need to come with me."

with you? Where?"

my villa," Adam replied

shuddered. "I don't

not? Are you afraid

Alvarez. With

of the world's

There's no way someone like

go to Adam's villa. They were both adults,

that shouldn't

her hesitation-she didn't want to get involved with

We'll go to my

His office?

Celine could

on, "Nothing

Let's go, Celine. We're

Right now, the only priority

and my mother

finally giving in. "Alright... I'll go with you, Mr.

Adam led her

Adam stole a glance at Perry, who had

entered.

searching for Celine, but he

taken her with him.

Adam

taking in the

time. The room was

muted tones,

mirroring his personality.

emerald necklace resting on his

had given her years

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