Celine met his gaze with her clear, sparkling eyes and responded with a graceful smile. “Thank you for thepliment, Mr. Alvarez ”


    Half an hourter, a Rolls–Royce Phantom pulled up in front of the police station. Celine and Hailey walked inside <b>and </b>escorted Robin out of the cell


    Celine gave Robin a big hug. “Robin, you’ve had a tough couple of days.”


    Robin was energetic and upbeat. “I’ve been enjoying state–sponsored meals, eating well, drinking well, and sleeping well. Everything’s great.”


    The three of themughed together.


    At that moment, Nikki approached, her gaze fixed venomously on Celine. She had nned to use Robin to humiliate Celine, but thetter had turned the rables, reversing the situation


    <b>Even </b>so, Nikki was unwilling to ept defeat.


    She knew Adam had feelings for Celine, especially after that night. The woman <b>who </b>had shared that intimate night with Adam <b>was </b>Celine. When Nikki saw Celine’s text message, panic took <b>hold </b>


    She had someone investigate and learn that Celine had indeed gone to Alvarez Group to meet Adam. Shortly after, Adam had left with Celine in his luxury car. Afraid, Nikki had no choice but to go to the police station, retract her testimony, and release Robin.


    Nild’s sweet and innocent expression turned resentful as she looked at Celine. “Celine, you know full well that I’m with Mr. Alvarez, yet you still try to seduce him. You’re shameless.”


    “Nikdd,” Celine said sharply, ncing outside. “Mr. Alvarez is right there. Be good and don’t let him see your ugly side.” novelbin


    Nikki turned <b>and </b>spotted the Rolls–Royce Phantom parked outside.


    The luxury car sat in the dim light, exuding understated mystery. Although she couldn’t see inside, she felt a pair of cold, piercing eyes fixed on her. Nilda’s expression quickly shifted from venomous to pitiful.


    Just then, she heard a faint scoff. Turning back, she met Celine’s gaze. Standing under the dazzling lights, Celine’s bright, intelligent eyes pierced through Nikki, stripping away her carefully crafted facade.


    Ni’s face turned pale.


    Halley let out a sigh. “She’s quite <b>the </b>actress. So convincing.”


    Robin walked over and bumped Nikki’s shoulder. “Ms. Bat, you’re knowingly being the other woman. You’d better hope no one digs up your dirt and exposes you, or your new image as the nation’s sweetheart will instantly turn into the nation’s scandalous seductress.”


    Nidd clenched her fists.


    Celine spoke calmly, “Robin, Hailey, let’s <b>go</b>.”


    Sure.


    Celine led her two friends away,


    Fury burned inside <b>Nild</b>, but she dared not act for <b>fear </b>that Adam might see. 5


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    At that moment, the driver’s <b>side </b>window rolled down, revealing Adam’s distinguished and striking face.


    “Mr. Alvarez, Celine and I are friends. Even though Robin tried to harm me, I decided to let her go.” She was eager to portray herself as kind–hearted <b>and </b>forgiving


    Adam lounged casually, his long fingers resting on the steering wheel. He <b>raised </b>his sharp gaze and looked at her emotionlessly. Then, his cold voice rang out. “Was it really you that night?”


    Nika


    froze, confused by his question: “What?


    Adam’s voice turned even colder. “The woman with me that night at Lux Garden. Was it really you?”


    rmed, Nikki’s mind raced. Why was he asking this? Had he discovered something? Did he know the woman from that night wasn’t her, but Celine?


    Desperately trying to steady herself, Nikki replied, “<b>Of </b><b>course</b>, it was me, Mr. Alvarez.” Adam caught the flicker <b>of </b>guilt in her eyes. His gaze instantly turned icy and dangerous.


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