Chapter 673

Celine paused mid-step, then decided she wasn't leaving. Adam was too clever. He knew exactly where her weakness lay and how to press the one button that would make her cave. He said with a serious expression, "I believe it was Carly. But if she calls tonight and I can't find you, it might delay the rescue of Bella and my mom, right?" Celine pondered for a moment and realized he made a good point. Right now, the most important thing was ensuring Bella and Grace's safety. Still, she hesitated. "But Mr. Alvarez, if we both sleep in your lounge… that would look bad. If your fiancée finds out, she'll get the wrong idea." Fiancée? Adam's gaze darkened at the mention of that word. Carly had dared lay a hand on Bella and his mother. There was no way he would let her off easily for that. He stepped forward, his tall frame closing the distance between them. "Celine, do you… want to do something with me tonight?" His body cast a shadow over Celine as she stared at him in disbelief, her