Chapter 317 Adam hadnt expected Randall to show up .

As a man , he could instantly sense Randalls feelings for Celine Randall biked her a lot .

Celine glanced at Adam , then turned to Randall Randall , would you mind giving us a ride ? Without a moments hesitation , Celine chose Randall , Adams sharp , handsome features darkened instantly .

Thrilled , Randall stepped forward and politely opened the back door of his car .

Celine , please .

Celine got into the car without a second thought , and Hailey followed close behind .

From her seat , Hailey turned and threw Adam a look , equal parts sympathy and simig satisfaction .

Serves you right for treating Celine poorly .

Now she doesnt want you anymore .

She steered inwardly .

Adam instinctively stepped forward and wanted to follow , but before he could , a hand gripped his arin tightly.

It was Carly .

She clung to his arm with all her might , tilting her head to flash what she hoped was a sweet , delicate smile .

Adam , were you waiting for dall with i Adam didnt answer .

His sharp gaze remained fixed on the Callinan as it pulled away , carrying Celine and Randall with in Celine was gone .

Adams gaze dropped .

Slowly , he pulled his arm free from Carlys grasp , Im heading to the office .

Go house on your own .

Not sparing her another glance , he turned and strode toward his car .

Carlys face turned pale .

Desperation clawed at her as she rushed forward , stepping in front of him to block his path .

Adam , I want you to take me house.

Adams handsome face remained calm and expressionless .

His already strained relationship with Celine , worsened by his entanglement with Bailey , seemed to weigh on him , and his voice was now distant , I need to head to the office , he said flatly .

Thats just an excuse ! I overheard everything earlier .

You and that rising tech tycoon were arguing about who would take Celine home .

The when its my rum , suddenly you have to go back to work ? Carly shot back .

Adams expression darkened .

His voice dropped , sharp and cutting , Carly .

Her name was a warning .

He had no intention of making a scene in public .

Carly truze .

Without another glance , Adam turned and strode purposefully toward the waiting car .

Left standing there , Carly glared at his retreating back and shouted after him , Adam , dont tell me youve fallen for Celine ! It makes sense , though .

Celines a genius girl , born with everything going for her .

Yet she humbled herself enough to marry you , a man who was a vegetable at the time and stuck by his side for three years , living like a housewife who revolved around you .

If it were me , Id probably fall for her too ! Her biting words froze Adam mid step .

Slowly , he turned his head to meet her gaze , his cold , piercing eyes locking onto her delicate , furious face .

Youve already said everything , havent you ? What else is there for me to add ? Yes , Celine is a genius girl .

She put her pride aside to take care of me and make me happy .

Shes far more enjoyable to be around than you .

So tell me , Carly , why would I waste my time with you when I could be with her ? For the first time , Adam spoke his truth .

Celine did make him happy .

It had always been obvious that Adams feelings for Celine were the kind of feelings a man has for a woman .

Carlys cheeks tinged red as tears welled in her eyes .

Acars lips curled into a slow , mocking smile , Youre the last person who should say anything about this .

After all , it was you who pushed Celine to me in the first place .

The color drained completely from Carlys face .

If she hadnt run off all those years ago , abandoning Adain after he became a vegetable in the aftermath of the car accident , Celine never would have entered the picture .

This was all her doing .

Without sparing her another glance , Adam turned and climbed into the sleek Rolls Royce Phantom .

Moments later , the luxury car sped off , leaving Carly In the presidents office at Alvarez Group , Adam sat in a sleek black leather chair .

Leo entered , his tone low as he delivered his report .

Alvarez , weve completed the livestigation Into Mrs.

Alvarezs no , Ms.

Celines background .

Celine sent her abusive stepfather to prison , she was sponsored by an anonymous benefactor That sponsor paid for her education .

From that point on , Ms.

Celine excelled academically .

She skipped multiple grades and eventually graduated from Haffard University with dual masters degrees at 16.

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