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."

a way to solve both problems

what would that

and marry

first consider your relationship with Carly. The marriage agreement between the Hampton

his mouth, seemingly

to search for them, but I don't want to discuss anything else right now. Their safe

Once Bella and my

were locked in a dark

where are we? I'm

afraid, Bella. We're in Kinthorne. Adam will

Will Mr. Handsome come and save us?" Bella asked, her

he will. And don't worry, I'm

determination lighting up her face. "My

fully healed legs, her heart brimming with gratitude for

Adam. Yet, despite that,

nodded again. "Yes, Bella,

Mr. Handsome is amazing too! I want him to

sudden declaration. "Bella, isn't your mommy already married? I heard she and Perry

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