The Divorce Prescription

Adans answer stunned Larry.

After a brief moment of thought, Larry hummed.

Ill let you decide, Mr. Alvarez Adam nodded.

How about a million? A million dollars? Larrys eyes lit up.

He hadnt expected Adam to other such a large sum.

Thats more than enough, Larry quickly said.

Adam pulled out a checkbook, wrote the amount, and handed it to Larry.

Larry counted the zeros carefully.

It really was a million d 1 dollars.

He grinned.

Thank you, Mr. Ill be leaving now.

With the check in hand, Larry left the estate glectully.

When Adam returned to the bedroom, Celine was there, waiting for him.

She stared at him.

What did Larry say to you? Adam unbuttoned the first button of his black shirt, revealing his collarbone.

He chuckled.

think

Im serious.

off his

eyebrow at her tease

Nothing much.

just asked

did you give

much? Celine sucked in a

One million dollars.

Celine

you give him money? And why that much? Adam approached her and teased, Celine, whats wrong? Thats your adoptive

the bar in giving him a million?

was always generous

a million dollars was nothing more than a pocket

eyes locked onto his handsome

for a million

be

fueling

get that money back for you right Celine turned to leave, but Adam grabbed

gotten into you? He asked in a lowered voice, Why was your adoptive father imprisoned? A tenyear sentence isnt a light punishment, He sounded curious, but his tone remained

raised in privilege and refined education,

treated her well, never once looking down on her because of her

shown acceptance toward her, embodying the true values of

didnt answer when Larry threw the question back