Chapter 101
101 101 I sold everything I had to send her to school, gave up everything to send her to the big city.
And now? She refuses to acknowledge me! Says I embarrass her and wants me to go back to the countryside… Larry cried, his performance so convincing that even he almost believed it.
His acting deserved a perfect score.
The reporters snapped photos frantically.
An adoptive daughter abandoning her rural adoptive father was headlineworthy material.
They were all eager to get an exclusive scoop.
The journalists felt deeply sympathetic toward Larry and didnt hold back their criticism of Celine.
How could Celine be so heartless? I never believed anyone could be inherently evil until Celine proved me wrong! Benjamin handed Larry a tissue, his voice filled with righteous anger.
Todays press conference is to expose Celine for who she truly is.
Too many people still dont know what kind of person she is.
She cant just abandon her adoptive father.
She must take responsibility! Larry wiped his face with the tissue, a sly smile flashing briefly across his lips.
No matter how much protection Adam offered, Celine wouldnt escape him.
Lucy exchanged a quick glance with Carly.
Both of them were pleased with how things were unfolding.
Hayden hadnt bothered to show up.
To him, this press conference was enough to deal with Celine.
He had a business dinner with a few clients at a luxury hotel and was simply waiting for good news from Lucy.
Lucy, meanwhile, wore a pained expression and spoke apologetically, Ladies and gentlemen, I owe you all an apology.
Celine is my daughter.
Its my failure as a mother that I didnt raise her properly, leading to such a negative effect.
Im not a good mother.
Carly immediately took her hand.
Mom, its not your fault.
The reporters chimed in.
Tate, youre a wonderful mother! Just look at how well you raised Carly.
Tate, Celine is just rotten to the core.
Some people cant be taught no matter how hard you try.
Lucys lips curved slightly.
Using Celine as a stepping stone, she had successfully established herself as a good mother.
It was then that Benjamin spoke again.
The press conference has started, but Celine hasnt shown up.
I bet shes too afraid to face us.
Guilty conscience, anyone? His words had barely settled when a clear, confident voice rang out.
Benjamin, are you talking about me? Everyone turned to see a slender, graceful figure standing at the door.
Celine had arrived, and she came alone.
She walked forward with steady steps, the crowd of reporters instinctively parting to make way.
She stopped in front of Benjamin.
Youve got some nerve showing up here! Benjamin snapped.
Celine raised an eyebrow, her expression playful but sharp.
Benjamin, make up your mind.
Do you want me here or not? Pick one, will you? How dare you! Benjamins face flushed with anger.
The socalled little tyrant of Mercity had lost to Celine yet again.
Lucy smirked discreetly.
It was even better that Celine had shown up.
She immediately signaled Larry with a look.
Larry reached out to grab Celines hand.
Celine… Celines eyes turned icy as she glared at Larry.
Dont touch me with your filthy hands.
You make me sick.
Larry froze.
Lucy didnt miss a beat, quickly stirring up the crowd.
Celine, how can you still treat your adoptive father like this? Havent you done enough? Carly chimed in, Celine, apologize to your adoptive father right now and take him home with you.
Benjamin added, Celine, youre absolutely despicable! The reporters swarmed closer.
This is all happening right in front of us.
Celine, your true personality is hideous.
Well make sure the world knows who you truly are! As Adam and Nathan entered the venue, this chaotic scene was the first thing they saw.
Celine was standing alone, surrounded, and under siege.
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