Chapter 514 Standing beside Celine, Hailey and Robin exchanged a meaningful glance, silently conveying, "Enjoy your triumph for now. Challenges lie ahead." Carly furrowed her brow immediately. Why did she sense something amiss about Celine today? No, a definite unease lingered. It struck Carly just then how unusual it was for Celine to agree to perform her heart surgery so suddenly. Had Celine stumbled upon something significant? Carly dismissed the thought swiftly.

If Celine had discovered anything, she would have informed Adam right away. But there had been no such development. Carly took a deep breath, attempting to steady herself. She was clearly overanalyzing the situation. The surgery was imminent, and a bright future awaited her. Just then, Tracy's voice broke through the tension. "Mr. Alvarez." Carly turned and beheld Adam entering the ward, his imposing figure impossible to overlook.

Her face lit up instantly as she hastened over and linked her arm with his. "Adam, you're here!" Adam spared her a brief glance before fixing his gaze on Celine. Celine met his eyes unflinchingly. "Mr. Alvarez, today marks the day of our agreement. As per our discussion, I need to see Perry before the surgery. Where is he?" Carly let out a derisive chuckle. "My, Celine, you seem quite fixated on Perry. He seems to occupy all your thoughts." She then turned to Adam.

"Adam, since Celine appears to miss Mr. Marshall so dearly, why not bring him out?" Robin was on the brink of losing her composure. This audacious woman certainly knew how to insert herself into every situation. Adam's gaze remained locked on Celine as he stated, "I always uphold my promises." With a gesture of his hand, Leo stepped forward, escorting Perry into the ward. At the sight of Perry, Celine's eyes sparkled. Without hesitation, she hurried towards him.

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"Perry!" Adorned in a sleek, maple-colored coat, Perry exuded elegance and composure, his complexion radiant and healthy. He opened his arms wide and called out, "Celine." She threw herself into his embrace, her voice tinged with concern. "Perry, are you well? Has anyone mistreated you?" Perry chuckled softly. "Not at all. Mr. Alvarez has been exceptionally hospitable. I've been well cared for." A faint, relieved smile tugged at Celine's lips.

"That's a relief." Watching the scene unfold, Adam's hands clenched into tight fists. The sight of Celine in Perry's arms was almost unbearable. Holding Celine, Perry led her towards Adam. "Mr. Alvarez, thank you for your hospitality. If you ever find yourself in Fustain, I will be sure to reciprocate." Tension filled the ward as their eyes locked, an unspoken challenge passing between them. Adam's countenance remained cold and inscrutable. "I regret to inform you, Mr.

Marshall, that you will not have that opportunity." Impatient, Carly prodded, "Celine, you've seen Mr. Marshall now. As per our agreement, it's time for you to proceed with my heart surgery." Celine's lips curved into a faint smirk. "Carly, Mr. Alvarez has fulfilled his end of the bargain, so naturally, I will honor mine. Let's proceed. It's time for the surgery." The moment had arrived. Carly's eyes shimmered with anticipation.

She had toiled diligently to reach this point, and the assurance of her recovery lay in Celine's hands. Sonia gave Carly's hand a reassuring squeeze. "Carly, go ahead. Our entire family awaits outside, eagerly anticipating your safe and sound return."