Adam returned to the bedroom, only to find it empty. Celine was gone. A knock sounded at the door. It was Leo.

"Mr. Alvarez, I saw Mrs. Alvarez on my way here."

"She left? Didn’t I tell her not to?" Adam exclaimed, frustration creeping into his voice.

"Mr. Alvarez, I've already sent someone to retrieve the antidote for the aphrodisiac," Leo said.

Adam pressed his lips together. "No need." With that, he walked into the bathroom to take another cold shower.

In truth, the aphrodisiac candle had been extinguished by Celine, leaving only faint traces that he had inhaled. The effects weren't strong, and he could easily resist it. Adam stood beneath the showerhead, letting the icy water cascade down his body. Tiny droplets splashed against his muscles, scattering across his skin. His perfectly sculpted figure could make anyone faint at the sight.

Adam closed his eyes and tried to calm himself. But as he did, Celine's face flashed through his mind. The desire he had just suppressed surged back. He cursed under his breath, his expression dark and frustrated as he clenched his eyes shut.

Celine was awakened by her phone ringing. It was Robin calling. Celine answered, and

to be careful of Benjamin. He came to my magazine studio today

went to Robin's office to cause trouble? Robin, are you okay?" Celine

a rustling sound as someone snatched her phone

voice came through the line. "Celine, your dear friend is in my hands now. You'd

don’t!" Celine shouted, but

he commanded, and Robin's voice was muffled

She rushed to the studio, accompanied by a group of bodyguards. Upon her arrival,

her head vigorously, signaling her to leave quickly. Celine's gaze locked onto Benjamin.

quickly. Carly called me last night, complaining about how you're clinging to Adam and refusing

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