As she made her way toward the kitchen, murmurs <b>suddenly </b>rippled across the room.


    “<b>Look</b>, it’s Mr. Alvarez!”


    Adam had arrived. He was dressed in a tailor–made suit with a shiny tassel brooch pinned to his pocket. He looked sharp and sophisticated.


    He walked in with an effortless confidence. The warm glow of the chandelier highlighted his striking features. His icy gaze swept across the room, sending a chill down the spines. of those who met it.


    His entrance caused quite a stir in the banquet.


    Carly happily rushed over to him and linked her arm with his “Adam, you’re here!”


    This time, he didn’t push her away.


    Sonia smiled broadly. “Mr. Alvarez, wee!” she greeted him warnly.


    Adam nodded politely. “Happy birthday, Mrs. Tate Senior<b>. </b>I’ve brought you a gift”.


    Leo stepped forward to present the gift. He carefully opened the box to reveal an exquisite painting.


    Sonia’s eyes immediately lit up with excitement. “Mr. Alvarez, is this ‘Elegance in Bloom‘ by Zachary Foster from the Earan Age?”


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    Over the past few years, the Tate family had risen to prominence with Adam’s s


    support. Over time, Sanishad also developed a fondness for antiques and


    she had been searching for this particr painting for quite some time Now, <b>Adam </b>had gifted it to her


    The crowd quickly gathered around, and murmurs erupted across the room.


    “Mr. Abacer really knows how to make a statement. This painting is a rare <b>find</b><b>.</b><b>” </b>


    Carly couldn’t take her eyes off Adam Admiration gleamed in her eyes–he was not only wealthy but also incredibly thoughtful. The thought of him made her heart flutter.


    Cmed shyly. “Thank you, Adam.”


    Meanwhile, several prominent businessmen approached them.


    “Mr. Alvarez and Ms. Tate are truly a match made in heaven. Should we take your presence here tonight as a hint that we can expect a wedding announcement soon on businessmen, David Weston, teased.


    “I’m sure it won’t be long before we’ll have to start calling Ms. Tate as Mrs. Alvarez another businessman, Robert Lanning, added with a grin..


    As the conversation unfolded, Hayder and Lucy made their way toward them


    Hayden’s current status wasn’t quite on par with the businessmen present in fact, they had just rejected a proposal he had made a few days ago.


    He chuckled awkwardly and said, “Mr. Weston, Mr. Lanning please enjoy the evening!”


    David smiled. “Mr. Tate, send over your updated proposal tomorrow. We can discuss our coboration father<b>.</b>”


    Hayden’s eyes instantly lit up. “Really? Thank you so much, Mr. Westen.”


    Robert smiled warmly. “No need to thank us, Mr. Tate. You’re fortunate to have adeghter like Ms. Tate”


    Sonia squeezed Cathy’s hand. “Of course, Garly is truly a blessing to our family”


    Hayden and Lary couldn’t have been prouder, with Adam’s presence, the banquet had been elevated to another level. They could hardly imagine the glory that awaited them once Adam became their son–inw


    Adam was the and of many who could satisfy every woman’s dreams of prestige


    Surrounded bypliments, Carly felt like she was on top of the world. She gazed at Adam, admiration shining in her eyes.


    Adan lowered his gaze and nced at Carly. His <b>usual </b><b>roll </b>gate instantly softened


    Celine, who was holding a tray of wine sses, watched them from afar.


    Adam and Carly stood in the center of the spotlight, being adored by everyone. This was the sperial honor that Adam had given to Carly


    It was clear that when Adam loved a woman, he spoiled her to the core


    Celine’s mind drifted back to a few years ago in the cave, when he had held her tightly and whispered, “I’ll take you away with me. I want you.“ Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.


    To this day, she never understood why the man who once imed to want her no longer did. Celine lowered her gaze and turned away


    Just then, Adam lifted his gaze and spotted her retreating figure.


    A businessman standing beside him followed his line of sight and noticed Celine as well. “Mr. Alvarez, do you know that woman?” he asked.


    “No, I don’t<b>,</b>” Adam replied coldly.


    Carly silently let out a sigh of relict. She couldn’t exin why she’d been so nervous in the first ce. There was no way that Adam would take an interest in country bu like Celine!


    She <b>then </b>tumed to Lucy, who gave her a knowing nod. The show she had nned for tonight was about to begin


    When Celine made her way to the kitchen, a maid suddenly spoke up. “Hurry up and take this bowl of soup to the room. Mrs. Tate has requested for it.”


    The maid was referring to Lucy, who had ordered the soup to be delivered to her room.