Chapter 150

Last night, she left without saying goodbye and didn't even thank him in person. Did he see the note she had carefully placed on the bedside table? "Celine, what are you zoning out for? Hurry up and call Mr. Alvarez! This time, he really stood up for you!" Hailey urged. Celine dialed the number. The melodious ringtone rang once before someone answered in an unhurried manner. He answered the call but said nothing, leaving the other end silent. Celine's slender fingers gripped the phone tightly as her heart began to race. She hesitated, unsure of what to say. Then, his deep, magnetic voice came through. "If you're not going to talk, I'm hanging up." He was about to end the call. As always, domineering and decisive. "Mr. Alvarez, wait! Just now, Mr. Zander and Mrs. Zander came to the school to see me. You can let Elijah go now." Celine quickly spoke up. "Okay," he replied curtly. Her long lashes fluttered. Gathering her courage, Celine said softly, "Mr. Alvarez, thank you." She