The Divorce Prescription Chapter 240
The Divorce Prescription
Celine met his gaze with her clear, sparkling eyes and responded with a graceful smile. âThank you for the compliment, Mr. Alvarez â
Half an hour later, a RollsâRoyce Phantom pulled up in front of the police station. Celine and Hailey walked inside escorted Robin out of the cell Celine gave Robin a big hug. âRobin, youâve had a tough couple of days.â
Robin was energetic and upbeat. âIâve been enjoying stateâsponsored meals, eating well, drinking well, and sleeping well. Everythingâs great.â
The three of them laughed together.
At that moment, Nikki approached, her gaze fixed venomously on Celine. She had planned to use Robin to humiliate Celine, but the latter had turned the rables, reversing the situation so, Nikki was unwilling to accept defeat.
She knew Adam had feelings for Celine, especially after that night. The woman had shared that intimate night with Adam Celine. When Nikki saw Celineâs text message, panic took She had someone investigate and learn that Celine had indeed gone to Alvarez Group to meet Adam. Shortly after, Adam had left with Celine in his luxury car. Afraid, Nikki had no choice but to go to the police station, retract her testimony, and release Robin.
Nildâs sweet and innocent expression turned resentful as she looked at Celine. âCeline, you know full well that Iâm with Mr. Alvarez, yet you still try to seduce him. Youâre shameless.â
âNikdd,â Celine said sharply, glancing outside. âMr. Alvarez is right there. Be good and donât let him see your ugly side.â
Nikki turned spotted the RollsâRoyce Phantom parked outside.
The luxury car sat in the dim light, exuding understated mystery. Although she couldnât see inside, she felt a pair of cold, piercing eyes fixed on her. Nildaâs expression quickly shifted from venomous to pitiful.
Just then, she heard a faint scoff. Turning back, she met Celineâs gaze. Standing under the dazzling lights, Celineâs bright, intelligent eyes pierced through Nikki, stripping away her carefully crafted facade.
Niklaâs face turned pale.
Halley let out a sigh. âSheâs quite actress. So convincing.â
Robin walked over and bumped Nikkiâs shoulder. âMs. Barnett, youâre knowingly being the other woman. Youâd better hope no one digs up your dirt and exposes you, or your new image as the nationâs sweetheart will instantly turn into the nationâs scandalous seductress.â
Nidd clenched her fists.
Celine spoke calmly, âRobin, Hailey, letâs .â
Sure.
Celine led her two friends away, Fury burned inside , but she dared not act for that Adam might see. 5 At that moment, the driverâs window rolled down, revealing Adamâs distinguished and striking face.
âMr. Alvarez, Celine and I are friends. Even though Robin tried to harm me, I decided to let her go.â She was eager to portray herself as kindâhearted forgiving Adam lounged casually, his long fingers resting on the steering wheel. He his sharp gaze and looked at her emotionlessly. Then, his cold voice rang out. âWas it really you that night?â
Nika froze, confused by his question: âWhat?
Adamâs voice turned even colder. âThe woman with me that night at Lux Garden. Was it really you?â
Alarmed, Nikkiâs mind raced. Why was he asking this? Had he discovered something? Did he know the woman from that night wasnât her, but Celine?
Desperately trying to steady herself, Nikki replied, â
, it was me, Mr. Alvarez.â Adam caught the flicker guilt in her eyes. His gaze instantly turned icy and dangerous.