Chapter Celine realized that Adam had dropped the act. The bad, seductive side of him was back.
She had wanted to expose his facade before, but now that she had, she found out that she didnât actually want it to happen.
The RollsâRoyce Phantom glided smoothly the road. Celine glanced at Adam beside her and asked, âDid you have someone stop me from seeing Robin?â
With his hands on the steering wheel, Adam casually replied with a hum He admitted it.
âIs Mr. Lynchâs departure related to you as well?â she asked.
Adam flicked the turn signal and smoothly turned the wheel. He said, âNathan should have arrived by now. What do you think heâs doing?â
Celine stayed silent, waiting for him to continue Adam handed her a photo. She took the photo and saw Nathan in it.
âThis is Laura Gardner, the woman the Lynch family chose for Nathan. As soon as he The photo was taken in a luxurious suite at a sixâstar hotel, where both the Lynch and Gardner families were present. Nathan and Laura sat across from each other.
The image perfectly captured the idea of a highâsociety marriage alliance. Laura wore a pristine white gown and looked every bit the refined heiress she was. They seemed like a perfect match.
You can believe it was me who sent Nathan away, or you can believe the Lynch family called him back. Either way, the Lynch familyâs doors closed to you. Thereâs no future between you and Nathan.â
Celine looked at the photo and sensed how well Nathan and Laura complemented each other. She felt happy for him, knowing he had found someone fitting. Nathan was one of her few friends, and she truly hoped he could find someone who was right for him.
She tucked the photo away and calmly said, âI know Iâm not good enough for Mr. Lynch. Iâm aware of that Mr. Alvarez.â
Adam let out a low, dismissive hun. âWhere do you want to go? A hotel?â
Celineâs heart skipped a beat. Was he really going things so quickly?
She lowered her head. âI donât want to go to a hotel.â
âThen Luc Garden it is,â he .
Tonight, Adam was taking her back to Lux Garden. It was where they had first been together. That night of passion had left her with nothing but bitter humiliation. Celine never understood why Adam kept coming back if he had already grown tired of her.
âMr. Alvarez do they have condoms at Lux Garden?â
Adam glanced at her.
Celine straightened her back and said, âIâm allergic to birth control pills, so youâll need to condom. I assume you donât want to get me pregnant, you Mr. Alverez?â
Adam didnât seem interested in having children, and Celine could that from his silence. She knew that night had been result of his loss of , induced by the drug he had taken.
Suppressing the bitterness that rose within her, Celine continued, âHereâs the deal. Have someone prepare the condoms and release Robin. Iâm not going anywhere.â
Just as she finick finished speaking, the RollsâRoyce Phantom cane to an abrupt Celine stepped out in confusion. âMr. Alvarez, why are we stopping here?â
abrupt .
stepped out of the car and opened the passenger door. âGet out.â Adam pointed ahead to a nearby supermarket. âDidnât you ask condoms? Weâre buying them now.