Chapter 315 Adams heart skipped a beat .

He opened his mouth , wanting to say something , but before the words could form , his palm suddenly felt empty Celine had already pulled her hand away .

She was swept up by a crowd of admirers , all young and successful elites .

Among them was Randall Potter , a fellow Haffard University graduate and a rising star in the tech world , the young CEO of a publicly listed company .

His gaze lingered on Celines breathtakingly beautiful face , and a playful smile appeared .

Celine , whats your relationship status ? Are you seeing anyone ? Adams attention sharpened , his eyes fixed on her .

Celine raised her delicate , arched eyebrows .

Her voice was calm as she replied , Single .

Available Single .

Available .

Those two words seemed to light a sparkle in Randalls eyes .

Wasting no time , he pulled out his phone .

Celine , since were fellow alumni , lets exchange WhatsApp Celine nodded slightly .

Sure , Randall .

The two exchanged WhatsApp contacts , the process effortless and casual Adam stood off to the side , watching it all unfold .

His thought drifted to a different time , a time when Celine had rejected his friend request .

She hadnt wanted to add him .

But here she was , adding someone else .

Her voice even softened when she addressed him as Randall But she never called him by his first name .

To her , he was only Mr.

A hollow ache spread through Adams chest , gnawing at him with an inexplicable sense of loss .

Celine ! Sonia , Carly , Tracy , and Lucy had arrived , but they couldnt get close .

Celine was in the VIP section , and access was restricted .

The staff quickly stepped forward , holding up their hands to block them .

Sorry , ladies , but you cant go any further .

Sonia looked up at Celine , visibly emotional , and exclaimed , Im here to see Celine ! Im Celines grandmother ! She had never imagined that Celine , the young woman she had always considered the disgrace of the Tates , would one day turn out to be a prodigy .

She couldnt walt to see her in personL Hearing the commotion , Celine turned her head in their direction .

A staff member quickly approached her and spoke respectfully .

Tate , theyre here to see you .

This woman claims to be your grandmother .

Sonia forced an awkward smile as she stepped forward .

Linny , its me , Grandma ! Linny ? It was the first time she had ever heard Sonia call her that .

She couldnt help but let out an incredulous laugh .

Grandma ? If I remember correctly , didnt we sever lies about an hour ago ? Sonia froze , the color draining from her face .

Celines gaze shifted past Sonia to Hazel and Tracy , the mother daughter pair standing behind her .

Hazel looked deeply uncomfortable , while Tracy , normally so proud and self assured , stood like a lifeless shell , her confidence completely shattered .

Behind them , Lucy and Carly lingered in silence .

Their expressions were dark and bitter , their eyes glinting with barely concealed jealousy and resentment as they watched Celine from the shadows .

Hazel tried to smooth things over with a nervous smile .

Celine , Grandma was just upset earlier .

Were family , after all .

Celine stood there , calm and ethereal .

She blinked slowly and fixed her gaze directly on Sonla So what youre saying is , you all want to be family with Sonias face lit up with eager hope .

Linny , weve always been family- But , Celine interrupted sharply , this time , I dont want to be family with you .

Sonia stiffened , her expression freezing as the blow sank in .

Celines unyielding gaze swept over the group before her .

These were the people who had hurt her once deeply , irreparably .

The scars theyd left on her heart were etched so painfully that now , all that remained was a glacial indifference .

You abandoned me when I was little .

Other kids had grandmothers , mothers , and families ..

but I always felt like an orphan .

You said it yourself before , Chapter 315 weve already severed ties .

And now , its my turn to cut you off .

Without another glance , Celine turned to the staff member standing nearby .

I dont know these people .

Please remove them .

The staff member nodded briskly .

Ladies , Im going to have to ask you to leave at once .

Linny , you cant do this to us …