The Divorce Prescription Chapter 308
The Divorce Prescription
Celine arched an elegant brow, her thoughts drifting to a message on her phone. It was from Perry. âCeline, Iâll be arriving in Mercity in two days.â Perry was coming to town. So, she hadnât been lying.
âIâve got something to do. Iâll excuse myself.â Celine turned on her heel and walked away.
The room empted soon as she left. âThat Celine is such a compulsive liar! Making up a rich, handsome boyfriend just to save her pride?â
âShe should look in the mirror. Rich men arenât fools.
would anyone like her?â
Carly clung to Adamâs arm, sneering, âAdam, it looks like divorcing Celine really hit her hard. Now, sheâs dreaming of finding someone as rich as you.â Adamâs deep eyes remained fixed on the doorway where Carly had disappeared with an unreadable expression on his face.
Celine left Tate Manor and decided to head back to the dormitory. She stood on the side of the road, trying to hail a cab. The area was quiet, and cabs were scarce. She waited for what felt like Then, a honk broke the silence. Celine turned her head to see a sleek RollsâRoyce Phantom pulled up beside her, its polished exterior gleaming under the streetlights. It was Adamâs car.
The luxurious vehicle rolled to a stop, and the driverâs window slid down, revealing Adamâs refined, aristocratic features. His dark eyes locked onto hers. âHailing a ?â
âYes, Mr. Alvarez,â Celine replied.
âThis isnât good spot to Get in. Iâll give you a ride.â Adam offered.
He wanted to give her a ride?
Celine hesitated. She didnât particularly want to get in his car, but it was late, and who knew when she would manage to flag down a cab?
After weighing her options, she decided to swallow her pride. âThank you, Mr. Alvarez.â
She moved to the rear of the car and reached for the backseat door handle when, with a soft beep, the central lock engaged. The doors clicked shut. Startled, Celine froze and looked at Adam Inside the car, Adam rested one hand lazily on the steering wheel. His gaze met hers with a playful glint in his eyes. âWhereâs that rich, handsome boyfriend of yours? Why isnât he driving over to pick you up?â
Celine was too stunned to speak. It dawned on her then. He had no intention of letting her in the car. He was toying with her!
A smirk tugged at the corners of Adamâs lips while his gaze locked on Celine before giving her a good look, âBragging about yourself like that and claiming youâve got an incredible boyfriend. What a liar. Youâre really something.â
He called her a liar.
Celineâs cheeks burned with embarrassment and anger. Her small fists clenched tightly at her sides. âHow dare youâ¦!
Before she could finish, Adam stepped on the gas. The houry roared to life, speeding off with a sleek, confident grace.
Celine stood there, furning. That man! He was insufferable. Completely and utterly despicable!
Through the rearview mirror, Adam caught a glimpse of her. She was stomping her feet in frustration, practically shaking with fury. His lips curled into a faint smile, and a low chuckle escaped him.
âAdum, just you wait!â Celine muttered under her breath