Chapter 200

Following the toast, Carly glanced over to Adam, who was sitting beside her. Throughout the event, he remained silent, not engaging in any discussions with the Tates. He maintained a remarkably low profile. After Celine departed, he gazed absently in the direction she had gone, lost in thought. Carly asked, "Adam, what's wrong? Do you think it's inappropriate for us to invest in Dr. C's medical group?" Adam looked up at Dr. C, who sat across from him. A twinge of guilt washed over Dr. C. Yet, Adam's eyes remained steady and incisive as if they could see right through him. The encounter with both Adam and Celine moments ago left him feeling unsettled. Adam simply cast a calm glance in his direction before turning away. "It's nothing. Just make your own decisions." He added, "I need to attend to something else, so I'll be leaving now." After that, he stood up and prepared to depart. "Mr. Alvarez, why are you leaving? We haven't had dinner." Sonia signaled Carly. Carly knew that