Celine frowned in confusion. She couldn’t understand Adam’s erratic behavior. After bringing her to Lux Garden, he kept apologizing to her, which was
abnormal
As thoughts of Nikki’s pregnancy flooded her mind, Celine realized she couldn’t waste another moment dwelling on Adam. “Hailey, Robin, let’s go.”
“Okay.”
Celine and the others departed, leaving Adam on the couch, his frown masking the desire flickering in his eyes, Just then, Leo approached and whispered, “Mr. Alvarez<b>, </b>I’ve found out the truth.”
Adam looked up. “What’s it?”
“Nikki has a boyfriend who lives in the countryside, and he loves her very much. He takes on the most grueling and strenuous tasks at the construction site, working tirelessly to support Nikki’s university fees. They had sex long ago, and the child she’s expecting is his.”
Adam sneered. “Isn’t tomorrow Nikki’s birthday? Let’s prepare a big gift for her.”
Leo understood right away. “<b>Yes</b>, Mr. <b>Alvarez</b>.”
At that moment, Adam nced at Leo and reprimanded <b>her</b>, “It wasn’t Nikki who visited me that night. It was Celine who came from <b>the </b>hospital. And you werepletely unaware of this, I don’t want this to happen again.”
Leo felt embarrassed. “Mr. Alvarez, I’m sorry, I didn’t expect Mrs. Alvarez to see you. It seems she still has feelings for you.”
Adam wondered if she still liked him. That night, under the influence of the scented candles, he drove to the hospital to see her, expecting she wouldn’t want toe. To his surprise, she agreed and came.
The following day, Celine, Hailey, and Robin made their way to the As Hotel. They didn’t <b>know </b>Nikki’s birthday celebration was taking ce there. This <b>event </b><b>was </b>sensational, <b>attracting </b>an eager crowd of fans and reporters from the media.
As Celine scanned the scene, her gazended on the star of the day, Nikki. Dressed in a high–end pink dress and showcasing a lovely braid, <b>Nikki’s </b>innocent and breathtakingly beautiful face gleamed with radiance.
Fans took photos with her and showered her withpliments.
“Nikki is so beautiful. She’s <b>really </b>everyone’s sweetheart.”
“She’s truly deserving of my <b>admiration </b>as a celebrity. Stunning!”
“Sweetheart, please sign for me.”
Diana stepped forward and <b>announced</b>, “Nikki, the birthday celebration can begin now.”
Nikki smiled. “<b>Hold </b>on, <b>Diana</b>. <b>An </b>important guest hasn’t arrived yet.” novelbin
Fans and reporters asked, “Ms. Bat, who is this special guest?”
Nikki gave a mysterious blink <b>and </b>replied with a sweet smile, “For now, I’ll keep it a secret.”
Seeing this, Hailey and Robin felt sick. “What a bitch.”
Celine initially intended <b>to </b>dine there, but her appetite <b>had </b>faded. “Hailey, Robin, let’s go somewhere else to eat.”
“Sure. I’m not in the mood to eat here too.”
Just as the three were about to leave, <b>Nikki </b>caught sight of Celine in the banquet hall. She rushed out. <b>“</b><b>Celine</b><b>, </b><b>are </b>you here to celebrate my birthday?”
Celine nced at Nikki, who was obviously bragging. “No.”
Nikkiughed joyfully. “Celine, what’s the matter? Mr. Alvarez ising to my birthday partyter. As my friend, you simply must stay and be a <b>part </b><b>of </b>my happiest moment.”