Chapter 312

Carly was convinced Celine was just putting on a show. "Grandma, Mom, let's go inside and see what Celine is up to." Sonia scoffed coldly. "Good thing I had the foresight to cut ties with Celine early on. Whatever trouble she stirs up in there won't have anything to do with us." … Adam stepped into the main venue, his sharp eyes scanning the expansive space. He didn't see Celine anywhere. Despite following her in quickly, she had somehow slipped out of sight. Where had she gone? He turned to a staff member nearby. "Who is allowed to use the VIP entrance?" The staff member straightened, answering respectfully, "Mr. Alvarez, the VIP entrance at the Pinnacle of Academic Symposium is reserved for the top scholars from each district." Top scholars? Then why had Celine been allowed to use the VIP entrance? "Mr. Alvarez, your seat is right this way. Please follow me." Adam was led toward the center of the venue, where the front row was situated. It was the most prestigious section, r