nebittemess in her heart


    Teow Mr. Alvarez bates me.” she sand.


    slooked like he wanted to say something but ultimately held back “Celine, wait here for me. I’ll go to the garage and bring the car around.”


    She nodded. “Alright.”


    He then left. She stood alone, waiting in the same spot.


    At that moment, a figure appeared behind her–it was Adam. He hade downstairs, dressed in a sleek ck coat and exuding aloof sophistication.


    He nced at celine, who had her head lowered. She was staring at her toes, lost in thought. He pressed his thin lips together and averted his gaze, turning to leave.


    Just then, Willie arrived with his men. The moment he saw Celine’s delicate and ethereal figure<b>, </b>a smile spread across his face.


    “That’s her! I wasn’t expecting such a goddess–like beauty,” he remarked.


    The men in ck beside him grew excited.


    One of them eximed. “Willie, this beauty is even more stunning than the call girls we’ve seen in the red–light district.”


    “Look at her skin, her face, and her figure. Damn, just imagining pinning her down is driving me crazy,” another added.


    Ville, why don’t we take her back and have some fun with her?


    Wille stared at Celine, clearly tempted, but reason prevailed. She had witnessed his affair with his boss’s wife, and only the dead could keep secrets.


    “Don’t mess this up. She can’t be allowed to live. Take care of her!”


    He gave a quick nce at one of his men, who nodded and immediately drew a sharp dagger from his waist before walking toward her.


    Adam was nearly out of sight when he tumed his head, catching a glimpse of Willie and his men. His eyes narrowed as he spotted one of them striding swiftly toward Celine with a dagger in hand


    The polished leather of his ck shoes came to an abrupt stop. His body reacted raster than his mind as he cursed under his breath and ran back


    The man in ck was closing in on her<b>, </b>with just one silent stab from behind, she would be gone. The dagger gleamed coldly as the man raised it and lunged toway! ber


    Arge, well–defined hand suddenly reached out, grabbing the dagger mid–thrust. The man in ck froze. Catching a de barehanded–was this guy insane<b>? </b>Then, he saw Adam.


    Adam gapped the dagger tightly, the sharp de slicing deep into his palm. Blood began dripping steadily onto the ground.


    The sudden rum of events stunned the attacker, but before he could react, the dagger was snatched from his grip. Adam delivered <b>a </b>swift kick to his chest, sending him flying several meters away.


    The man hit the ground, coughing up blood.


    Willie’s expression changed the moment he recognized Adam Panic flickered in <b>his </b>eyes, but he quickly barked, “Don’t leave any witnesses alive<b>!</b><b>” </b>


    “Understood!<b>” </b>novelbin


    The other men in ck charged toward Celine, knives in hand.


    ather with a life.


    Still unaware of what was happening, she tumed at themotion behind her. She was greeted by the sight of one of the men lunging at h She troze, rooted to the spot in shock


    Two frantic shouts rang out at the same time. Just as the dagger was about to pierce her, someone suddenly lunged <b>forward </b>and pulled her into a tight embrace


    She fell into the warmth of the person’s arms, but a sickening sound of de piercing through flesh followed. The noise sent shivers down her spine.


    Then, she felt a sudden warmth stter across her face. It was blood.


    She tilted her head up and looked at the man holding her. Her breath hitched as she let out a trembling gasp.