Benjamin was asimanded to learn that Celine dropped out of school at the age of 16
People associated with Benjamin respected Carly not just because she was beautiful but also because she was incredibly smart. She graduated from a top–tier college<b>, </b><b>and </b>in Mercity’s high society, no one was more aplished than her.
She was the perfect match for Adam.
Bear alone hadn’t gotten het far. It was looks paleed with brains that really mattrend. The higher up you went in society, the more they valued a woman’s education.
Benjamin lest all the lile goodwill he had toward Celine. His tone was full of disdain. “Celine, you seriously dropped out at in?
Ordine nced at the prond carly and smiled calmly “Weah, you’re right”
Tegin scoffed “Well, funny coincidence. Mom also dropped out at 16. But unlike you, he’s the real deal. At 16, he earned his double master’s degrees from Haffard University, He <b>made </b>history. On the other hand, you stopped studying and probably didn’t even fish high school
Carle acted like she was all above Celine, looking down on her.
rall and handsome, Adam stood there in silence, the hallway lights casting a cool glow on his striking, alot face as he looked at Celine
For the past three years, Celine had been a housewife, her life revolving around him. it made sense that she hadn’t pursued much education.
ole did seem embarrassed or back down. In fact, her clear, bright eyes met hits <b>as </b>she smiled gracefully and said. “Yeah, such coincidence”
Adam felt a strange flutter in his chest, though he couldn’t quite exin why. He couldn’t help but notice how beautiful Celle’s eyes were–bright and full of life, derwing his attention in aware that made <b>him </b>feel connected to her.
“Celine!” Just then, Rabin came running ever, looking terious. “Carly, are you bullying Celine again?”
carly held her head high. “We’re not bullying Celine We were actually trying to help her find <b>a </b><b>job</b><b>.</b>”
Fobin was stunned. “You’re helping her dob
Curly continued with an air of generosity, <b>“</b><b>Yeah</b>, even though Celine doesn’t have a degree or high school diploma, we’ll do our best to find her a good job,
Robinughed, clearly annoyed. “Do you even know who Celine really? She’s—”
Tere she could finish, Celine grabbed her arm and stopped her. “kobin, lors go!
Robin swallowed her words, but she said to Curly disdainfully, “You’ll get what’sing to you one day
With that, Robin and <b>Celine </b>walked away,
Fusing Benjamin <b>said</b>, <b>“</b><b>What’s </b>her deal? She dropped out at 16<b>, </b><b>and </b>she’s acting like this? were her, I’d be too embarrassed to show my face.”
Carly didn’t get angry. In fact, she had never even bothered to take Celine seriously. Celine won’t
dam strandards.
She smiled at Benjamin “Benjamin, forget it. Ignorance bi <b>bliss</b><b>.</b>”
Benjamin then turned to Adam and <b>said</b>, “<b>Adam</b>, you need to divorce Celine. <b>You </b>deserve better”
Adam maintained the same cool demeanor while looking at Carly. “Let’s go.”
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worthy of being her rival Getting upset over line would only lower her
Benjamin and Carly followed Adam out.
When Adam looked up, he saw a familiar face–the President of <b>Hand </b>University Samuel Peyton. He approached him “Mr. Peyton, what brings you to Mercity?
Carly held a lot of respect for Samuel Although she was academically gifted, she had never had the chance to enter a prestigious university The Haffard.
Samumed “I’m here for a seminar. Funny coincidence, your junioris ako in Mercity.”
Adan pained. “My junior?”
Samuel said, “We have has big names at afford. First, there’s Adam, and then there’s <b>your </b>junior here just like you, she’s got her double degrees at 16. She’s incredibly smart. Too bad you’re a few years apart, so you don’t <b>know </b>her.”
Benjamin raised an eyebrow, “Wow, this junior of yours is that impressive? How does shepare to <b>you</b>?!
<b>Samud </b>smiled and nced at Ada. “They’re equally matched.“.
Adam raised an eyebrow, nut <b>having </b>met a girl who could match him before.
Carly was hearing about this genius junior for the first time. While she didn’t have anything against Cline, this Impressive junior immediately sparked her jealousy and cunosity. Samuelpalled out his phote. “Mr. Ahares, we sent you your <b>junkar’s </b>member. <b>You </b>should get in touch with her. She’s also in Mercity, and as her senior, you <b>should </b>look out for
Adam nodded. “Got It, Mr. Peyton.”
Samuel lett, and Benjamin urged, “<b>Adam</b><b>, </b>check out her WhatsApp now. I want <b>to </b>see what she <b>looks </b>like ”
Adam pulled out his phone and searched dan the number Samuel gave her on <b>WhatsApp </b>
The name <b>was </b>just a letter–C, with a white cover photo.
Benjamin frowned. “What <b>does </b>the ‘C‘ mean?”
Adam wasn’t sure. <b>Still</b>, he added <b>the </b>number to his contacts
Carly, auticing their fascination with this Junior, felt annoyed. Just then, a Rolls–Royce pulled up, and <b>Adan’s </b>personal assistant, Leo <b>Zimes</b>, got out
Carly quickly <b>ended </b>the discussion. “<b>Adam</b>, the car’s home. Let’s go.”
Berjanda <b>wased</b><b>. </b><b>“</b>Adan, Carly, see youter.”
The all–Royce cried smoothly down the road. Inside the quiet<b>, </b>luurious cabin, Leo, who was behind the wheel, looked into the rearview mirror and asked, “Where to, Mr.
Adam simply said, “the ice”
ly looked at Adam, the city’s meen lights spiling through the window and lighting up his handsome, mysterious face.
Hic eyes saftened with affection. “Adam, what’s going on been you and Celine? Don’t tell me you’re starting to find her pretty and want something to happen between you
Adam red at he, his voice nonchnt, almostzy. “She’s my wife. Anything between us is normal. Didn’t you push her onto me?
Carly knew he was still mad at her for what happened three years ago. Back then, Criling had to marry Adam in her ce because she had left <b>him </b>
She tried to exin. “Adam, Celine insisted on marrying you couldn’t just stand in her way—“”
Adam locked at her coldly, “Do you think you sound <b>convincing</b>?
Carly bit her lip, upset.“Tine, I left you three years ago. If you couldn’t look past it, then let’s break up You don’t have to be with me.”
Colynomed to Den and said, “Loo, stop the car!”
She was about in put out, but Adan’s hand shot out, grabbing her wrist with surprising strength and pulling her into his chest.
with amk of exasperation and affection, he said, “Carly, you’re just taking advantage of me because you know I spoil you too much.”