The Divorce Prescription Chapter 312
The Divorce Prescription
Carly was convinced Celine putting a show. âGrandma, Mom, letâs go inside and see what Celine is up to.â
Sonia scoffed coldly. âGood thing I had the foresight to cut ties with Celine early on. Whatever trouble she stirs up in there wonât have anything to do with us.â
Adam stepped into the main venue, his sharp eyes scanning the expansive space. He didnât see Celine anywhere, Despite following her quickly, she had somehow slipped out of sight.
had she ?
He turned to a staff member nearby. âWho is allowed to use the VIP entrance?â
The staff member straightened, answering respectfully, âMr. Alvarez, the VIP entrance at the Pinnacle of Academic Symposium is reserved for the top scholars from each distrier.â
Top scholars? Then why had Celine been allowed to use the VIP entrance?
âMr. Alvarez, your seat is right this way. Please follow me.â
was led toward the center of the venue, where the front row situated. It was the most prestigious section, reserved for the most significant attendees.
When he reached his seat, be noticed the chair next to him empty.
gaze lingered on the unoccupied seat for a moment before he asked, âIs this for my junior?â
âYes, Mr. Alvarez,â the staff member promptly.
âShe hasnât arrived yet?â
âIâm not sure, Mr. Alvarez,â the staff member admitted Adam waved his hand, dismissing . Sinking into his seat, he glanced down at the sleek steel watch on his wrist.
The Pinnacle of Academic Symposium was about to begin, his âJuniorâ, the one rumored to be untouchable and aloof was still nowhere to be seen.
At this moment, Sonia, Carly, Tracy, Melody, and the others were seated in the right section of the venue. Their necks craned as they stared at the empty seat next to Adam, their curiosity palpable.
âThe empty seat next to Mr. Alvarez must be reserved for the genus girl, right?â someone whispered eagerly.
âOf course! Todayâs biggest highlight is the first public appearance of Mr. Alvarez and Miss Genius C together. Everyoneâs been waiting for this moment.â
âWhy isnât she here yet?â
âI canât wait to see her!â
As the murmurs around her grew louder, Carlyâs face twisted with . â
a showâoff, keeping everyone waiting like this.â
Meanwhile, Benjamin seated directly behind Adam thanks to some well pulled connections, was both nervous and excited Clutching a bouquet of red roses tightly in his hands, he leaned forward to whisper, âAdam, why isnât my goddess here yet? Can you send her a message?â Everyoneâs waiting,â
Adam pulled out his phone, opened the WhatsApp group chat, and sent a message tagging C. âYouâre not here yet A moment later, his phone vibrated with a single reply. âIâm here.â
She claimed she was already here. But if that were true, why hadnât anyone seen her?
Still staring at the letter âCâ in the group chat, Adam typed out another question. âWhat does âCâ standâfor?â
Creplied, âItâs my name.â
Her name?
And then, as if out of nowhere, a name surfaced in his thoughtsâCeline.
Could âCâ stand for.. Celine?
For a moment, Adam froze, his thoughts grinding to a halt. Was it possible the elusive Miss Genius C was none other than Celine?
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He dismissed almost immediately.
Celine had dropped out of school at 16. How could she possibly be the genius everyone revered as Miss Genius C?
Just then, the host stepped onto the brightly lit stage, drawing the audienceâs attention.
âLadies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, Welcome to the Pinnacle of Academic Symposium. I now officially declare the symposium open.â