Chapter 175

Adam's face was already dark, but when he saw how she struggled, pushing against his waist with her pale knees, his expression grew even more ominous. "Willie, I saw someone run this way!" a voice called out. Willie Dougherty and his men had arrived. Adam recognized him immediately. Willie was second in command in the underworld, and his hands were stained with blood. Willie was here for an affair, and Celine had caught him in the act. There was no way he would let her leave this situation unscathed. In the criminal world, there were rules. The black and white forces didn't mix. Adam didn't want to stir up trouble, but things were rapidly spiraling out of control. As Willie and his bodyguards approached, one of them pointed in their direction. "It's them!" Adam didn't waste any time. He pulled Celine toward him and kissed her hard on the lips. Celine knew they were near. Before she could react, darkness enveloped her as Adam's lips pressed against hers with an intensity that le