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.

up at him with determination. He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could, Celine leaned forward and hugged him. Her soft voice whispered near his ear, "Don't go, please." She had grown up, but the fear

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

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

It was a kiss both tender and inexperienced. Adam didn't

her gaze, reminiscent of the 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 his embrace. His overwhelming masculine presence surrounded her as he bent down and

Lawrence. Jordan suddenly asked, "Carly, isn't Mr. Alvarez coming tonight?" Carly began to feel suspicious. During their earlier phone call, Adam's tone had

replied, "No, 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, with the addition of Celine, it isn't hard to guess who he

shifted, and she broke into a bright smile. Turning to

lips curved into a playful smirk as she uttered a single word:

almost collapsed to the floor. Adam's strong arms wrapped around her soft waist, steadying her. Celine's cheeks flushed red.

chat. Carly was sitting at the bar counter with a glass of alcohol in her hand. "Adam, is Celine

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