The Divorce Prescription

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.

It was Robin calling. Celine answered, and sounds of commotion could be heard from the other end of

Benjamin. He came to my magazine studio today with a group of people to cause

office to cause trouble? Robin, are you okay?" Celine asked

There was a rustling

"Celine, your dear friend is in

shouted, but Benjamin

her up," he commanded, and Robin's voice was muffled as she

now!" She rushed to the studio, accompanied by a group of bodyguards.

shook her head vigorously, signaling her to leave quickly. Celine's gaze

troublemaker of Mercity, was only afraid of Adam. He stared disdainfully at Celine. "Well, you got here quickly. Carly called me last night, complaining about how you're clinging to Adam