Chapter 56
Adam couldn’t help but mock his own behavior that day. He couldn’t believe he had gone out of his way to get medicinal oil for Celine and admitted defeat in the first round of the game for her.
He even crushed a wine glass in his hand because of her!
He was aware that he had been falling hard for her over the past few days–so much that he no longer recognized himself
From now on, be reminded himself to just let her be.
He couldn’t care less about what she did with Nathan!
Back at Tate Manor, Carly was throwing a tantrum in the living room.
“Dad, Mom, Adam is ignoring me!” she exclaimed.
Hayden was taken aback. “How could he do that to you? Have Mr. Alvarez and Celine finalized their divorce? When is he planning to marry you?”
Carly paced angrily. “They’re still not divorced yet! It’s all Celine’s fault–she doesn’t want the divorce!”
Hayden’s expression darkened. He turned to Lucy and asked, “What’s the meaning of this? Isn’t Celine your daughter? Why aren’t you keeping her in check? Why does she keep getting in Carly’s way?
Lucy replied in a soft voice. “Don’t worry, honey, I’ll make sure they finalize their divorce soon.”
“How do you plan on doing that?”
“In two days, it’ll be Mom’s 80th birthday banquet. I’ve got a little plan that should get things moving…” A vicious smirk appeared on her face as if she already had it all figured
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Hayden quickly comforted Carly. “Don’t worry, Carly. Just bear with it for a few more days.”
Carly stood up. “Fine! I’ll be heading upstairs now.
After Carly went upstairs, Harden also stood up to leave
However, Lucy stopped him. “Honey, it’s already so late. Don’t go.”
Ever since the night when she failed to drug Celine, Hayden had been very cold toward her. He didn’t bother returning home, leaving her all alone,
Lucy leaned into his arms and gently traced her fingers across his chest. “Honey, I miss you…
Hayden immediately pushed her away. “I’ll come back when Mr. Alvarez divorces Celine. It’s all up to you now,”
With that, he walked out, leaving Lucy frozen on the spot. Her expression darkened.
She knew that Hayden had been seeing his secretary recently. She wouldn’t stand for sharing her husband with another woman!
She desperately wished that she could fast forward to Sonia’s Both birthday. She would do whatever it took to make sure that Adam divorces Celine.
On the day of the banquet, Tate Manor was brightly decorated and bustling with guests. They had invited all of the most influential people in society. Celine had also returned for the occasion.
As she stepped inside, she noticed Sonia seated in a chair. Hayden, Lucy, and carly stood on her left, and Wayne, Hazel, and Tracy stood on her right side. Everyone was gathered around, offering their birthday wishes to Sonia
Sonia was beaming with joy as she held Tracy’s hand. “I heard that Tracy is now an assistant to the legendary Dr.C. Is that true?
Wayne and Tracy proudly replied, “Yes, Mom, It’s true! Dr. Cis a medical prodigy, and she personally chose Tracy to be her assistant.” Celine was lidt speechless by their words.
Sonia smiled even wider. “That’s amazing! You’re really making our family proud, Tracy”
Not wanting to be outshined, Hayden quickly interjected, “Mom, Carly is now the prima ballerina as well!‘
Although both families appeared harmonious, there was always some underlying competition between them.
Hayden and Lucy weren’t about to let them steal the spotlight in front of Sonia!
As expected, Sonia immediately reached out to grab Carly’s hand. “You’re doing great too, Carly! Both of you are truly making our family proud.”
Sonia beamed with pride as she held Tracy’s and Carly’s hands in each of hers. She was in a great mood today- until her eyes Landed on Celine, who had just stepped through the
door.
