Chapter 310

310 A small , soft hand pressed down on her arm , stopping her in her tracks .
Celine stepped forward , her gaze steady as she looked at Sonia .
Are you saying you want to cut ties with me ? Sonia replied without hesitation , her tone firm .
Thats right ! Celine turned to look at Lucy , And you , Mom ? Do you feel the same way ? The earlier accusation still echoed in Lucys mind .
She had been silently observing Sonia , and her thoughts were crystal clear .
A peculiar smirk tugged at the corner of Lucys lips .
When Celines question landed , she stepped behind Sonia , adopting a helpless expression .
Celine , youre being unreasonable .
I can only follow your grandmothers wishes .
Both Sonia and Lucy were ready to sever ties with her .
After her father passed away , these two were supposed to be her closest family , the people she could rely on .
her own mother .
Yet , time and time again , they shattered her understanding of what family was supposed to be Celine nodded .
Have it your way .
From now on , I have nothing to do with the Tates .
One was h her grandmother .
The other was Sonia couldnt have been more pleased .
To her , a useless person like Celine was no better than garbage .
She was someone to be discarded without a second thought .
Especially someone who dropped out of school at 16 .
Celine was nothing but a stain on the Tere familys name .
Lucy and Carly exchanged knowing smiles .
Just then , a commotion rippled through the crowd .
Alvarez is here ! Adam had arrived .
Celine lifted her gaze toward the scene unfolding ahead .
The tightly packed crowd parted like waves , creating a clear path for him .
As one of the key figures of the day , Adam was dressed in a custom tailored black suit .
His sharp , aristocratic features were as striking as ever .
With a team of bodyguards leading the way and staff members trailing behind him like loyal subjects , he made his way forward with the poise of a king descending from his throne .
This way , Mr.
Alvarez Adams steps were steady and unhurried .
Not far behind , another figure appeared .
It was Benjamin , Mercitys infamous little tyrant .
Unlike his usuall carefree style , he had gone all out that day .
He even carried a large bouquet of red roses in his hands Benjamin grinned , looking smug Adam , my goddess is finally making her debut today .
The moment she finishes her keynote speech , Im going on stage to give her these roses .
Adams expression remained as calm and unreadable as ever .
Carly stepped forward eagerly .
Adam stopped , turning his attention to her .
Carly smiled warmly .
Adam , look .
Celine is here too .
His gaze shifted , landing on Celine .
Benjamin Interjected with a laugh .
Celine , what are you doing here ? Dont tell me youre here to see my goddess too ? Celines eyes darted to the bouquet in his hands .
Your goddess ? Benjamin puffed up his chest with pride .
Of course ! My goddess is Adams genius junior .
Im going to present her with these roses in a bit.
Celine stared at him for a moment , her lips curling into an uncontrollable smile .
Then , she let out a soft laugh .
Benjamins face darkened .
Whats so funny ? Her eyes sparkled with amusement as she looked at him Your goddess doesnt like red roses .