Celine froze. She wasn’t sure what he meant.


    Wasn’t the red agate ne meant for Carly? Why was he asking if she liked it? Did he buy two–one for <b>Carly </b>and one for her? <b>With </b>his wealth, it wasn’t impossible.


    Celine found it amusing. Whatever he meant, she wouldn’t chase after him or try to guess his thoughts anymore. She had already repaid him that night on the highway. They were even now.


    She put her phone <b>away </b><b>and </b>didn’t reply.


    At that moment, Carly walked over. “Celine, you’re here too?”


    <b>Carly </b>was clearly in a good mood. She loved luxury goods, and the red agate ne Adam gave her made her very happy.


    Celine nodded. “Just stopping by ”


    “In a few days, Adam and 1, along with Melody, are going to a resort. The hot springs there are famous. We’re <b>nning </b>to rx and soak in the springs. Celine, you and Nathan shoulde too


    Celine saw right through Carly. She had been making her move on Nathan since his birthday.


    Celine’s lips curved into a smile. “Sure, I’m free.”


    After returning to the girls‘ dorm with Halley, Celine took a hot shower. As she stepped out, her phone rang. It <b>was </b>Adam.


    Her fingers trembled slightly <b>as </b>she picked up the call. His deep, maic voice reached her ears. “Come outside.”


    Celine thought for a moment, then put on a <b>jacket </b>and went out. The Rolls–Royce Phantom was <b>parked </b>at the school gate, just likest time. She spotted him immediately.


    Adam had returned from his business trip abroad. Tonight, he was wearing a thin ckcoat over a white shirt and ck business <b>vest</b>. He stood tall and dignified against the expensive cat


    Female students passing by couldn’t help but steal nces at him. He was getting a lot of attention


    Adam was thend of CEO who naturally attracted young students. His wealth and charm made him hard to ignote.


    This was <b>the </b>second time he had parked outside Yochine University. He had been coining around more oftentely. Celine walked up to him. “Mr. Alvarez.”


    Adam stood up straight, his eyes locking onto hers. “Why didn’t you reply to my message?”


    It was clear he was referring to the WhatsApp message.


    Celine quickly made an excuse. “I didn’t see it.”


    Adam’s gaze grew colder. He <b>opened </b>the passenger door, pulled out <b>a </b>handbag, and handed it to her. “Take it.”


    Celine noticed the Alber logo on the bag. Inside, she saw the red agate ne. She was surprised that he had bought <b>a </b><b>ne </b>for her right after his business trip. Celine shookber head. “Thank you, Mr. Alvarez, but I can’t ept it.”


    Adam studied her for a moment. She had just showered, and her long ck hair fell softly around her face. Her <b>small</b>, wless features made her look like <b>a </b>delicate


    <b>Herfair </b>skin, dark eyes, and red lips made her look striking. She was so Innocent, yet so captivating.


    When dir spoke, her gaze was soft and almost slry, just like that night in the <b>car</b>,


    Adam looked at her <b>and </b>asked, “You don’t like it?”


    eline shook her head again. “Mr. Alvarez, you don’t have to give me gifts. I told you that night–please don’te looking for me again.”


    His expression instantly hardened. He sucked and tossed the handbag into the trash.


    without saying another word, he got into the <b>Rolls</b>–Royce and <b>sped </b>off. In the blink of an eye<b>, </b>he was gone.


    Celine didn’t care about him leaving. What bothered her was what he had just done.


    How could be throw the ne away like that? That ne was worth over a million dors. Even with his wealth, it was wasteful to throw it away so casually. novelbin