Chapter 21

21 21 Abind date? Adams demeanor instantly turned key.
He reached up and loosened the buttons on his shirt.
There were a couple of dings as Robins WhatsApp messages came flooding in.
They were accompanied by audio clips that automatically played, echoing clearly in the room.
Celine, check this guy out rightpack abs, and a gym enthusiast.
Do you like him? You could rest your head on his abs and fall asleep.
And this one! He looks shy and obedient, like a little puppy type.
He looks like a lot of fun! What about this one? A corporate elite with goldrimmed glasses, looking so cold and aloof, should we have him kneel and serenade you? Celine, all of these men are part of your harem.
Take your pick! Adams lips pressed into a grim line.
He genuinely hadnt known Celine had a socalled harem of handsome men.
At that moment, Celine picked up her phone and replied with a voice message, Alright, Ill be there soon.
When she turned, she saw Adam standing behind her.
She held out the piece of paper in her hand.
Alvarez, this is Grandmas medicinal soup recipe.
Boll it over high heat every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday for an hour.
Make sure she drinks it while its still war! Adam glanced at the paper.
So this was what she had been writing earlier? It was a detailed recipe with her neat, delicate handwriting listing various medicinal ingredients.
He looked at her.
You know medicine? Celine responded nonchalantly, A little.
I studied it.
Adam didnt take the paper.
For safetys sake, Ill have a doctor review the recipe.
Celine wasnt surprised.
She knew Adam had never thought mech of her, merely viewing her as a simple girl from the countryside.
She could understand.
After all, Adam was a man bom into privilege, a golden boy of high society.
Without another word, she placed the recipe on the table, picked up her bag, and said, I wont come to Alvarez Residence anymore.
You can find a time to tell Grandma about our divorce.
With that, she named and walled toward the door.
But Adam grabbed her slender wrist, stopping her in her tracks.
Where are you going this late? Celine paused, trying to pull her wrist free.
Alvarez, let go.
Adam stared at her cool, detached face.
It was so different from last night.
Last night, she had been a temptress, clinging tightly to him with her captivating eyes, kissing him like a She had been the one teasing him, and now she was pulling away without a second thought.
Adam sneered.
Who are you going to meet this late? The guy with eightpack abs, the puppy type, or the loot one? Celine, I didnt realize you were so bold.
Be careful you dont end up with something dirty With her wrist still in his grip, Celine swung her free hand and slapped him hard across the face.
Adams head turned from the force of the slap, his sharp features momentarily thrown into shadow She had hit him with so much strength her palm stung Adams eyes flashed with a dangerous red hue as he pushed her backward.
Her knees hit the edge of the bed, and she fell onto the soft mattress, In the next second, the room darkened as Adams tall figure loomed over her.
He pinned her down, glaring at her from above.
Celine, are you addicted to slapping me? he asked.
This was the second time she had hit him.
Even Carly wouldnt dare to do so.
If he so much as frowned at Carly, she would rush over to appease him.
Who did this woman think he was? Did she really believe she could strike him whenever she pleased? Celines icy gaze met his So you do now playing around with multiple partners can lead to STDs.
Were you conveniently forgetting that when you offered to find me oneor severalpen last night? Adam froze, momentarily stunned