Chapter 64 Chapter 64 Celine couldnt help but wonder what Adam meant by that After all, he had inhaled the traces of aphrodisiacwhy would she refuse to help? She paused for a moment, then it clicked.
Her face tamned bright red, and she quickly waved her hands in embarrassment.
I didnt mean it like that! I can help you in another way.
Oh? Adam raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk tugged at his lips.
Seeing her panicked reaction, he couldnt help but tease her.
What other way? Celine was left speechless.
He was doing this on purpose, wasnt he? He was toying with her innocencel Adam stood right in front of her.
He was wearing a pair of welltailored trousers.
An expensive leather belt accentuated his narrow waist..
Her gaze darted away awkwardly Suddenly, Adam reached out to cup her face in his palms.

He asked in a playful tone, What are you looking at now, Celine? Earlier, she had been wandering around his room.
Now, her gaze lingered on him.
Celine didnt know how to respond.
II wasnt looking at anything! I want to go home, now! she blurted, attempting to get up and leave.
Adam stopped her.
His hands remained steady on her face.
Why were you sent to the countryside back then? A hint of confusion flashed across Celines eyes.
She lifted her gaze to meet his.
Was it because nobody wanted you? His words struck a nerve.
Before she knew it, tears began to well up in her eyes.
His words stung.

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She was hurt that everyone in the world had abandoned her.
She was even more hurt that the man who had once promised to come back for her never returned.
Her eyes filled with deep sorrow, Standing where he was, Adam had the power to protect anyone he wanted to Adam couldnt help but feel a deep sense of pity for her.
As he looked down at Celine, seated vulnerably on the bed, the sight of her tearfilled eyes tugged at his heart.
It felt as if she was silently calling out to himto want her; to protect her.
There was an undeniable attraction that was pulling him in.
The strong desire which he had worked so hard to suppress began to surface once again.
Suddenly, he pinched her soft checks playfully.
Her lips parted in surprise, exposing the delicate pink of her tongue.
He swallowed her and quickly released his grip on her face.

His breath became heavier.
Inred to cool off, he muttered and quickly disappeared into the bathroom.
Celine remained seated on the bed.
Deep down, she knew that she didnt need anyone to rely on However, whenever Adam was around, she couldnt help but find herself longing to lean on himthe man who had once promised to her when no one else did.
But deep down, she knew it was impossible.
He didnt want her; he only wanted Carly… Back at Tate Manor, the living room was in complete disarray.
Wayne and Hazel had stormed out with Tracy, muttering curses under their breath as they left.
Sonia, on the other hand, was so enraged by the burn of events that she ended up being rushed to the hospital The grand birthday banquet had turned into an utter disaster, making the Tate family the laughingstock of Mercity.
Carly sat on the sofa and clenched her teeth in frustration.
Suddenly, a thought struck herwhere was Adam? All the guests had left, but he was nowhere to be seen.
Adam? she called out