Celine was momentarily speechless.

She stared at Adam, struggling to process his words. Had he really just said he was willing to be a homewrecker?

A man like him-powerful, influential, and surrounded by women-had no reason to stoop to this level. Yet here he was, stepping down from his pedestal, making such a bold and reckless declaration.

On the other end of the call, Perry was just as stunned.

"Mr. Marshall, I have things to handle. I'll be hanging up now."

Without a second thought, Adam ended the call.

When he turned back to Celine, she was still staring at him. Her wide eyes were filled with disbelief. His lips curled into a smirk. "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Celine blinked, composing herself. "Mr. Alvarez, there was no need to say those things to Perry. It will only lead to unnecessary misunderstandings."

Adam reached out, his fingers gently cupping her chin. "Every word I said was the truth. Why shouldn't I say it? Or are you afraid this will make things harder for you? That you won't be able to explain yourself to Perry?"

"Both."

to solve

what would

Perry and

you should first consider your relationship with Carly. The marriage agreement

opened his mouth, seemingly ready to argue.

your men out to search for them, but I don't want to discuss anything

Bella and my mother are back, we'll address

were locked in a dark room

"Grandma, where are we? I'm scared...

to comfort her. "Don't be afraid, Bella. We're in Kinthorne. Adam

Mr. Handsome come and save us?" Bella

course he will. And don't

straightened, determination lighting up her face. "My mommy

at her fully healed legs, her heart brimming

had never treated Celine kindly, always insisting she stay away from Adam. Yet, despite that, Celine bore no resentment-she had even treated her legs. Celine

Bella,

amazing too! I want him to marry Mommy. They're meant to

paused, surprised by the sudden declaration. "Bella, isn't your mommy

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