“I’m here.”
Chapter 141
celine entered the backstage area. As per her instructions to Jaines, it had already been cleared out. She was completely alone.
She sat in front of the vanity and begantving her long, silky black hair into a low ponytail, revealing her slender, san–like neck
|_ Then, she applied a light, refmed layer of makeup. A final touch of lipstick brought the look together.
Cel, we rarely wore makeup, as her natural features were already pure, delicate, and almost ethereal, But now, with just a subtle enhancement, her beauty seemed
scherworld.
From outside, Jusses’s voice echoed through the lecture ball. “Good morning, everyone.
Celine rose from her seat and walked to the stage curtain, lifting a comer to peekout. Her påze swept across the massive hall.
Evert seat in the thousand–capacity auditorium was filled, a sea of faces buzzing with anticipation Cameras clicked and whimed incessantly, several television
lations broadcasting the event live
At the podium stood James, speaking into the microphone. “Good morning, everyone. Today, we are gathered here to welcome
The crowd erupted as one. “Dr. Cl”
janes smiled. “That’s night’s an incredible or to have Dr. Chere at Yochine University to deliver this lecture
celme’s eyes scanned the crowd. Adam sat in the front row, dead center in the main section. His tall, elegant frame exuded an effortless authority, and his cold, chiseled features betravedno emotion
To Adam’s lettere Carly and Tracy, to his right at the university’s vice principal and head of academics. No matter where Adam went, he was always the center of attention, always in the spotlight.
James’s voice cang with excitement. “And now, let’s welcome Dr.Cto the stage!”
It was time for Celine to step into the spotlight.
For three years, she had been gone. For three years, her title had been Mrs. Alvarez But today, she was reclaiming her identity–DL.C
She couldn’t help but imagine Adam’s reaction when he saw her. And Carly’s. And Tracy’s. And Melody’s
I would be a sight to remember.
Celinat prepared to make her entrance. She was ready.
But before she could take a step, a sudden sharp pain exploded at the back of her neck The blow came Last, a blunt object striking her from behind.
Her vision blurred, and before she could react, everything went black as her body crumpled to the floor.
Adam sat in the center seat as Carly leaned in close, her voice bubbling with excitement. “Adam, we’re finally going to see Dr. Cl”
The curtain began to draw back slowly. Adam’s gare followed, but the stage was empty. There was no Dr.C
Apple of confusion spread through the auditorum.
“What’s going on? Where’s Dr.C” Tracy raclaimed,
James, standing stiffly at the podium, froze indisbelief. Just moments age, Dr. Chad confirmed via a message that she was backstage. How could she simply
“Everyone, please pemain calm.” James attempted, his voice strained as he struggled to regain control of the crowd
But his words did little to stem the chaos. Munnus rose Into panicked whispers, and the audience buzzed with speculation.
Amid the commotion, Adam’s phone lit up. He glanced at the screen–it was Hailey
Lacuring himself, he stood and walked brisky out of the lecture hall. The moment be answered, Hailey’s panicked voice cut through the line.
“Adam! Something’s wrong, Celine’s in trouble!”
Judan’s features darkened instantly, hits thin lips pressing into a line. “What happened to her this time
“I just sa Gelite! the was hurled out [Taken away! I couldn’t catch up to the car, but it was Elijah’s men, Elijah has taken her!”
What? Bijala had takenlos f
Not long ago, she had baducted by that scumbag Larry. And now, she was in the clutches of the notorious playbay, Elljah.
How many (Beni dom she have chasing after her?
Awwar of frustration, agitened Adam’s chest. Trouble send to follow line like a shadow, dragging him into chaos time and time again.
“Ade, you’d better find Celine Bay! I swear, Elijah seems very interested inher you don’t act quickly, she might get stolen from under your nose. ” Hailey
She had seen Celine being loured intoile carandan’t wasted a secoal before calling Adam, desperate to win him.
Adam didn’t respond Ending the call, he slipped the phone back into la pocket just as Len approached him.
“Mr. Alvarez, should we lock down the pads like we did last time?”
