“Celine has been married before, but she’s divorced now. Of course, I’m going to pursue her,” Randall said confidently.


    “It seems you really have feelings for Celine,” the senior teased.


    “Celine is special. She’s different from any girl I’ve ever met,” Randall replied.


    Soon, the two walked away.


    Celine had overheard every word. She already knew about Randall’s feelings for her. During the barbecue earlier<b>, </b>she purposely mentioned her past marriage to try to discourage him.


    Just then, a sharp pain shot through her delicate chines Adam tightened his grip on her.


    Celine frowned. <b>“</b><b>You’re </b>hurting me*


    Adam looked at her with <b>a </b>smirk. “I didn’t expect you to be this charming ”


    He had seen many men tail for her, Randall was one of the most outstanding ones, yet he was still captivated by her, even after learning she was married. Celine quickly snatched her phone back. “No matter how charming <b>I </b>am, I still can’t win over you, can I?”


    With that, she turned to leave.


    Before she could, a strong arm wrapped armind her soft weist, pulling her <b>back </b>into his chest. Her body pressed tightly against his, separated only by


    thin fabele.


    Celine struggled to break free from his grip. “Mr. Alvarez, what are you doing? If you don’t stop, I’ll scream for help!”


    “Wait, Celine. Have we met before?” Adam suddenly asked.


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    Celine froze.


    Adam pulled out a photo. It was the <b>one </b>of her standing in front of the shop window, taken with her reflection.


    Her eyes widened in shock. How did he get this photo?


    Adam looked at her and asked again, “Celine, have we met before?” he asked again.


    Her mind raced. She hadn’t expected him to have this photo. How should she respond? Did he truly not remember <b>what </b>happened in that cave?


    She hesitated, torn between whether she should tell him and try to awaken his memories or keep it to herself.


    However, he was with <b>Carly </b>now, and he loved Carly


    Celine pushed against his firm chest with her small hands, struggling in his arms<b>. </b>“Does this question really matter?


    As she twisted to break free, her movements stirred something deep in Adam; His breathing grow heavier, and hisrge hand gripped the curve of her


    waist tightly.


    His voice was hoarse as he said, “Celine, I want to know how long you’ve liked me.”


    Celine froze. She wondered if he was asking just to mock her. Yet, she wouldn’t give him the chance to. <b>She </b>stood on tiptoe and bit down hard on the


    Adam hissed in pain. Blood serped from the corner of his mouth where she had bitten him


    He held back the pain, swallowed hard, and murmured in a deep, coaxing voice, “Don’t <b>bite </b>me here. Someone might see.


    It had been a long time since Celine heard this tone from him–soft, indulgent, andced with desire.


    She released her bite and stepped back.


    Adam’s gaze burned into her. “You’ve be quite fierce, haven’t you?


    Celine red at him. “I’ve always been fierce. Back then, I only toned it down to amodate you, to match your ndness.”


    Her eyes carried <b>a </b>mix of grievance and flirtation. Adam lowered his head and silenced her with a kiss.


    Celine’s mind went nk<b>. </b>Since their divorce, she hadn’t been this close to him. She never expected him to kiss her so suddenly,


    She immediately tried to pull away, but hisrge handheld the back of her head, locking her in ce. His domineering, powerful presence overwhelmed her, and his lips parted hers<b>, </b>coading her into a dis


    Since he hadn’t eaten much during the barbecue, Celine <b>could </b>taste his famr, clean, and refined vor, untouched by the impurities of the world.