Chapter 315

315 Adams heart skipped a beat .
He opened his mouth , wanting to say something , but before the words could form , his palm suddenly felt empty Celine had already pulled her hand away .
She was swept up by a crowd of admirers , all young and successful elites .
Among them was Randall Potter , a fellow Haffard University graduate and a rising star in the tech world , the young CEO of a publicly listed company .
His gaze lingered on Celines breathtakingly beautiful face , and a playful smile appeared .
Celine , whats your relationship status ? Are you seeing anyone ? Adams attention sharpened , his eyes fixed on her .
Celine raised her delicate , arched eyebrows .
Her voice was calm as she replied , Single .
Available Single .
Available .
Those two words seemed to light a sparkle in Randalls eyes .
Wasting no time , he pulled out his phone .
Celine , since were fellow alumni , lets exchange WhatsApp Celine nodded slightly .
Sure , Randall .
The two exchanged WhatsApp contacts , the process effortless and casual Adam stood off to the side , watching it all unfold .
His thought drifted to a different time , a time when Celine had rejected his friend request .
She hadnt wanted to add him .
But here she was , adding someone else .
Her voice even softened when she addressed him as Randall But she never called him by his first name .
To her , he was only Mr.
A hollow ache spread through Adams chest , gnawing at him with an inexplicable sense of loss .
Celine ! Sonia , Carly , Tracy , and Lucy had arrived , but they couldnt get close .
Celine was in the VIP section , and access was restricted .
The staff quickly stepped forward , holding up their hands to block them .
Sorry , ladies , but you cant go any further .
Sonia looked up at Celine , visibly emotional , and exclaimed , Im here to see Celine ! Im Celines grandmother ! She had never imagined that Celine , the young woman she had always considered the disgrace of the Tates , would one day turn out to be a prodigy .
She couldnt walt to see her in personL Hearing the commotion , Celine turned her head in their direction .
A staff member quickly approached her and spoke respectfully .
Tate , theyre here to see you .
This woman claims to be your grandmother .
Sonia forced an awkward smile as she stepped forward .
Linny , its me , Grandma ! Linny ? It was the first time she had ever heard Sonia call her that .
She couldnt help but let out an incredulous laugh .
Grandma ? If I remember correctly , didnt we sever lies about an hour ago ? Sonia froze , the color draining from her face .
Celines gaze shifted past Sonia to Hazel and Tracy , the mother daughter pair standing behind her .
Hazel looked deeply uncomfortable , while Tracy , normally so proud and self assured , stood like a lifeless shell , her confidence completely shattered .
Behind them , Lucy and Carly lingered in silence .
Their expressions were dark and bitter , their eyes glinting with barely concealed jealousy and resentment as they watched Celine from the shadows .
Hazel tried to smooth things over with a nervous smile .
Celine , Grandma was just upset earlier .
Were family , after all .
Celine stood there , calm and ethereal .
She blinked slowly and fixed her gaze directly on Sonla So what youre saying is , you all want to be family with Sonias face lit up with eager hope .
Linny , weve always been family- But , Celine interrupted sharply , this time , I dont want to be family with you .
Sonia stiffened , her expression freezing as the blow sank in .
Celines unyielding gaze swept over the group before her .
These were the people who had hurt her once deeply , irreparably .
The scars theyd left on her heart were etched so painfully that now , all that remained was a glacial indifference .
You abandoned me when I was little .
Other kids had grandmothers , mothers , and families ..
but I always felt like an orphan .
You said it yourself before , 315 weve already severed ties .
And now , its my turn to cut you off .
Without another glance , Celine turned to the staff member standing nearby .
I dont know these people .
Please remove them .
The staff member nodded briskly .
Ladies , Im going to have to ask you to leave at once .
Linny , you cant do this to us …
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