The Divorce Prescription

Adam also sensed something was off.

He glanced at Celine, then loosened his grip.

The soft, fair foot quickly withdrew and was hidden beneath her skirt.

Adam sat up as well, shifting back to the main topic.

Ill have someone handle this.

Celine curled up on the bed and refused.

Thank you, Mr. Alvarez, but that wont be necessary.

Adam looked at her.

Celine, dont be ungrateful.

Do you think I want to deal with your problems? Then dont, she shot back.

Since the moment you told me to leave Alvarez Residence, my problems have had nothing to do with you.

The tension between them thickened, and Adams frustration was palpable.

Celine raised her delicate eyebrows and looked him up and down.

Didnt Carly satisfy you last night? Adam froze in place.

to help me so I can repay you later, dont you? His mind flashed back to that stormy nightthe one secret only

her, and

Adam stood up abruptly.

of my mind

remark, he turned and walked

gone

wrapped her arms around

Adams

be kindjust stay

certainly didnt

then, the dormitory door opened, and

Celine, why did Mr.

quickly? He hardly ever

go to that mistress, Carly! Hailey had left earlier to

understood Haileys intentions and gave a bitter

Forget it, Hailey.

Hell never like me.

about to say something, but Celine

priority is to deal

Haileys eyes lit up.

a plan? Of

didnt need Adams

it on her

her long, jetblack hair up, exposing her swanlike