Chapter 220 Leo brought the Rolls Royce to a smooth stop .
Adam turned his sharp gaze toward Nikki .
Get out .
He was leaving her on the side of the road .
Nikki climbed out of the car .
But before she could even process what had just happened , the luxury vehicle roared to life and sped off , leaving her in a cloud of exhaust fumes .
Furious , Nikki stomped her foot , her frustration simmering beneath the surface .
Meanwhile , Celine had already arrived at Alvarez Residence .
She sat comfortably on the living room couch , chatting casually with Mary .
Before long , the grand front doors swung open .
A gust of cold air swept through the room , carrying with it the commanding presence of a tall , elegant figure .
Adam had returned .
The housekeeper greeted him with a polite bow .
Good evening , Mr.
Alvarez .
At the entrance , Adam exchanged his shoes for house slippers , his long strides carrying him toward the living room .
His dark eyes fell on Celine .

The two hadnt seen each other since that day in the campus infirmary She had grown thinner since then , and her already petite frame seemed even more fragile now .
Her strikingly beautiful face had taken on an ethereal , almost distant quality .
She was still dressed in her uniform , having come straight from the university .
A crisp white blouse tucked neatly into a plaid skirt layered under a fitted jacket .
Her jet black hair was pulled into a high ponytail , giving her a fresh , youthful appearance .
She looked every bit the image of innocent college charm .
Adams gaze lingered briefly on her , but he said nothing .
Adam , youre back .
Lets eat , Mary called .
The three of them gathered in the dining room .
Mary took her usual seat at the head of the table , while Adam and Celine sat across from each other .
A housekeeper approached , carefully setting a steaming bowl of soup in front of Adam .
He picked up his spoon and took a sip , only to pause with a slight frown .
Grandma , what is this soup ? Mary smiled mischievously .
Its fertility soup , good for your health .
Adam was momentarily speechless .
Adam , do you remember what I told you last time ? Youre not getting any younger , Its time for you and Celine to give me a great -grandchild .

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Now hurry up and finish that soup , I want to hold a great grandbaby tonight .
Adams gaze rested on Celine from across the dining table .
She lifted her eyes to meet his briefly before turning to Mary .
Grandma , I have to go back to campus tonight , she said softly .
Mary blinked in surprise .
Celine , you rarely come home .
Cant you stay the night ? Grandma , Ive been busy with my coursework lately , Celine replied .
Mary reached over to place a piece of sweet vinegar pork ribs onto Celines plate .
Celine , youve lost weight recently .
Eat more After dinner , let Adam drive you back .
Adams gaze lingered on Celine .
She didnt respond to Marys suggestion .
Instead , she lowered her long lashes , quietly picked up the piece of pork ribs with her fork , and took a small bite .
20 There was something about her quietness tonight , and it tugged at something deep in Adams chest .
After dinner , Celine rose from her seat .
Adam grabbed his car keys and followed her out the door .
As they walked side by side , a faint scene drifted toward Celine .

Sweet , ripe peaches .
It was the same perfume Nikki always wore .
Earlier , in the VIP hospital room , Nikki had sprayed this exact perfume with an almost smug air , mentioning that her boyfriend was coming to pick her up .
Celines face turned pale .
The realization hit her like a cold gust of wind .
It all made sense now .
In all of Mercity , the only person powerful enough to launch Nikkis meteoric rise was Adam , the citys wealthiest man .
Adam was Nikkis sugar daddy .
Celine had suspected it for a while , but deep down , she hadnt wanted to believe it .
The two of them continued walking across the expansive lawn toward the sleek luxury car parked ahead .
Breaking the silence , Adam asked casually , What made you decide to come home tonight ? Mr.
Alvarez , do you have time tomorrow ? Adam glanced at her .
Why ? Lets go to city hall and get a divorce , she said .
Adam froze mid step .
Celine stood her ground , her delicate features unwavering .
Adam , I want a divorce .
I dont want to wait even one more day .