Chapter 149
“That borts… Hailey, be gentle
celine had renumed from Westwood Villa to the women’s dormitory. Halley was pressing an ice pack against her swollen face
Seeing Celine cry out in pain, Hailey cursed angrily. “That beast Elijah! How could be hurt you so badly? Where is he now? And why did you come back alone, Celine?
When Halley heard the knock at the door earlier, she opened it to find Celine standing there with a red, swollen handprint on her face. Celine’s arms and legs were also covered in red mario from wheir she had been gripped. These were clear signs of violence.
It was late at night, and Celine had returned alone, battered and bruised.
Balley’s heart ached as she wondered what had happened to Elijah. Earlier, Carly had gone to find Adam, so Halley assumed Elijah must have been released.
Celine’s long lashes trembled as she reached out to embrace Halley’s warm body. “Halley, my face hurts. I don’t want to talk”
“Alright, I won’t ask anymore. Just let me check where else you’re hurt. We’ll use more ointment, and tomorrow you’ll be back to your beautiful self, Hailey said, tring to comfort her.
of the b
Under the dim, golden light of the hostel, the atmosphere felt warm and calm.
Thanks to Halley’s care and the effect of the ointment, the swelling on Celine’s face and the mark on her body had disappeared by the next day. Her sin returned to jen kostuni Talf and smooth appearance.
The two of them were heading to the cafeteria when Henry and Victoria suddenly appeared, blocking their path.
Hailey immediately went on guard. “What do you want?”
Henry and Victoria dropped to their knees in front of Celine with a loud thud.
Halley froze in shock “Celine, they’re kneeling..”
Celine was equally surprised. She hadn’t expected Henry and Victoria to kneel before her. With a frown, she asked, “What are you doing?”
Henry and Victoria looked utterly exhausted, their eyes filled with anxiety. Tears streamed down Victoria’s face as she pleaded, “Celine, my son is a scoundrel. He wronged you tembly. We are kneeling to beg for your forgiveness. Please, just this once, ask Mr. Alvarez to release him.”
Celine paused. “Adam hasn’t released him yet?”
Henry shook his head, “No. Last night, we begged Carly. She spoke to Mr. Alvarez on our behalf, but he refused to let Elijah go. Mr. Alvarez said something “What did he say?” Celine asked.
“He said we were asking the wrong person. Instead of pleading with Carly, we should be pleading with you.
Did he really say that?
Celine had assumed that once Carly intervened, Adam would release Elijah immediately. To her surprise, he hadn’t, and he had even made that statement to Henry. “Celine, Elijah is the only heir of the Zander family We have spoiled him since childhood and failed to discipline him. That is why he hurt you. We are willing to compensate you in any way. Just name your terms.”
“Celine, the Alvarez and Zander families luve been close for generations. If Mr. Alvarez is doing this for you, are you really willing to let our families tear each other apart
Henry and Victoria stayed on the knees, desperation clear in their voices
Geline looked at them calmly “Stand up. I’ll call Adam and ask lúm to let Elijah go.”
“but i don’t wait to see Elijah again,” Celine added, stating her colition
Henry quickly agreed. “As soon as Mr. Alvareleases him, we will take our son abroad. He won’t ever appear in
Celine nodded. “Alrigle.”
Henry and Victoria thanked her profusely before leaving
front of you again
Celine took out her phone and hesitated as she hovered over Adam’s timber. Adam had truly surprised her. Wasn’t Culy the woman he adored? How could he have refused her request?
