Chapter 323
Celine quickly pulled her cold, snow–dusted hands into her sleeves.
“Celine, L…”
Just then, Randall returned, holding a pair of fuzzy gloves. He had noticed Celine’s hands were cold and had gone back to the hotel to grab them, but by the time he returned, Adam was already there.
Adam had beaten him to it, standing by Celine’s side under a black umbrella. Randall couldn’t help but feel a little deflated. It seemed his gloves were no longer needed.
Randall stepped forward. “Adam, what are you doing here?”
He had graduated from Haffard University, but standing next to Adam, he couldn’t help but feel a little outshone.
inoment, the group of seniors gathered around. “Adam, you said you weren’t coming. What changed?”
Everyone was curious about his sudden arrival.
Adam looked at them and replied, “I’m here on a business trip. Just happened to stop by.”
Celine looked up at him, struck by the sheer coincidence of it all.
“Adum, since you’re here, why not stay and join us? one of them suggested warmly
Adam glanced at Celine before nodding, “Sure.”
The group cheered in excitement, and someone proposed, “Let’s go for a barbecue tonight!”
“Snow and barbecue are a perfect match, another added.
“It will be on Adam tonight, right?” someone joked
With Adamn around, it was usually expected that he would foot the bill. He didn’t object “Sure.”
They arrived at a barbecue restaurant and found a seat by the window. Some of the senior female students ushered Celine to sit with them.
The seniors all adored her and treated her like a younger sister. As Celine sat down, Randall naturally wanted to sit next to her.
By status, Celine and Randall were the juniors there, so it would’ve made sense for them to sit together. Just as Randall was about to take a seat, Adam Interrupted, Randall, why don’t you sit here?
Adam took the main seat at the round table and suddenly called for Randall to sit next to him.
Laughter erupted from the group “Randall, come on, sit next to Adam.”
“Adam, of all the juniors, Randall is the most like you.”
Randall was exceptional–both in character and academics. At such a young age, he had already become the CEO of a publicly listed company and a rising star in the tech world.
He carried himself with the same charisma that Adain was known for. In fact, the group often joked and referred to him as “Adam Jr.” in recognition of their similarities.
Randall had initially hoped to sit closer to Celine, but with Adam’s sudden request, he had no choice but to mo
move to Adam’s side.
He grinned and said, “I’m not quite on Adam’s level, but he’s definitely the benchmark I’m alming for.” Soon, the barbecue platters arrived at the table, sizzling with a variety of meats and vegetables. Outside, the snow continued to fall softly, while the smoky aroma from the grill filled the air, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere inside.
Adam looked over at Celine, who was seated with the senior students, enjoying the barbecue. The heat from the grill made her pale face and lips flush red. Randall, who had been watching Celine Intently, asked, “Celine, do you like spicy food?”
Celine smiled and nodded. “Yes, I do.”
Adarn raised an eyebrow as a flicker of surprise crossed his face. He remembered she hadn’t been fond of spicy food before. Had her tastes changed?
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