Chapter 545

Adam looked directly at Nigel and said, "Mr. Hampton, let me make this clear once again—I will not marry Carly. The person I love is Celine!" Carly's face crumpled with hurt and indignation. "Adam!" With a firm tug, Adam pulled Celine free from Nigel's grasp. Celine's delicate frame stumbled into Adam's warm, solid chest. He wrapped his strong arm around her slender waist and asked in a low voice, "Celine, are you okay?" Celine shook her head. "I'm fine." His gaze softened. "Let's go." She nodded. "Alright." She intended to walk on her own, but before she could take a step, Adam swept her into his arms in a bridal carry. Celine blinked in surprise as Adam instructed, "Hold onto my neck." She obediently wrapped her arms around him, and Adam carried her away. Hailey glanced at Carly and stuck out her tongue playfully. "Well, well, being the daughter of the richest man doesn't mean much if you can't even keep your fiancé." Carly's face turned red with anger. "You—" Hailey quick