Chapter 31

Even though Celine had an unhappy childhood, she never lost the courage to love. Whether it was Lucy or Adam, she had always loved with passion and unreservedness. Loving someone didn't make a person weak or inferior. And love should never be used as an excuse to take advantage of her. Besides, she had already given up on love—she no longer loved Adam. Adam's cold gaze locked onto her resolute expression, a mocking smirk tugging at his lips. "Really? You're over me?" "Yes, I—" Before Celine could finish her sentence, Adam lowered his head and pressed his lips to hers, forcefully capturing them. Celine's mind went blank as her eyes widened in disbelief—Adam was kissing her! This wasn't their first kiss. The last time, in the bathroom, she had clung to him and initiated it herself. But this time, he was the one taking the lead. Celine began to struggle, pushing against him. "Let go of me!" Adam's tall, imposing frame pinned her slender body firmly against the wall. His cool, uny