Chapter 12

Carly's call came through, and Adam snapped back to reality. At that moment, he was a mess. His clothes were damp, his body marked with kisses from a woman, and his breathing still unsteady. Desire had consumed him—he had actually desired Celine! Adam didn't even like her. He blamed it all on the fact that he was a man, unable to resist the temptation of such a stunning woman.

He pressed the button to answer the call, directing his attention toward Carly. The pill he had taken earlier made him feel more gentle, and his voice softened noticeably. "Hey, Carly," he greeted, trying to sound composed despite the chaos around him. The pulsing beat of metal music echoed in the background.

Carly's warm voice came through. "Adam, I'm at a club right now."

Adam hesitated. "No drinking. Have you and Jordan some milk?"

Carly replied, "Got it! My assistant is with me. Adam, come join us. I'll wait for you."

Adam glanced at Celine, her small hand reaching out and grabbing the collar of his shirt. He turned his head back to her. At that moment, Celine was completely soaked. Her wet slip dress clung to her body, accentuating her alluring curves. Her eyes were red, and she clung tightly to him, refusing to let him go.

her grip, but Celine stubbornly held on, her reddened eyes staring up at him with determination. He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could, Celine leaned forward and hugged him. Her

are you listening? Come here quickly!" Celine stood on her tiptoes and suddenly muted the call. That title was unique to the girl

and pushing Celine gently against the wall. His deep, sharp gaze pinned her as he asked, "Why

wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him. Her soft lips pressed against his unexpectedly, filling the air with a delicate fragrance. It was a kiss both tender and inexperienced. Adam didn't close his eyes; instead, he watched her intently. She didn't look away; her bright,

girl from back then. Celine kissed him for a moment, but when she received no reaction, she pulled away, ready to leave. Just then, Adam grabbed her, pulling her slender body tightly into

to feel suspicious. During their earlier phone call, Adam's tone had suggested someone else was with him. She immediately called Benjamin.

Carly, but he did call earlier. Something about a woman being drugged." He suddenly connected the dots. "Carly, could it be who got drugged? Adam's private life is impeccably clean. There was only you in the past. Now,

was with Celine! But her mood quickly shifted, and she broke into a bright smile. Turning to Jordan, she said, "Can you help me get something?" Jordan

curved into a playful smirk as she uttered a

to the floor. Adam's strong arms wrapped around her soft waist, steadying her. Celine's cheeks flushed red. Just then, a flurry of notifications interrupted them as Adam received a video call. It

at the bar counter with a glass of alcohol in her hand. "Adam, is Celine with you? She was drugged,

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