Chapter 123

Celine stared at Bailey, disbelief etched on her face. "I believe you've reached the wrong number…" Her voice gradually faded as her line of sight became obscured. The tall, dignified figure had stepped into view, casting a powerful shadow before her. Adam fixed a piercing glare on Hailey before shifting his attention to Celine. "Who started the fight?" Hailey was so frightened by Adam's anger that she instinctively stepped back in silence. In her distress, she even pushed Celine forward. Celine collided with Adam's strong chest, which felt like a solid wall. Fresh from a management meeting, he exuded an air of authority that intimidated those around him. Her face instantly flushed red. At the moment, she wished she could glare back at Hailey, whom she saw as a traitor. Her height was perfectly aligned with Adam's chest. As he lowered his gaze to meet hers, he commanded, "Stand still!" She swiftly stepped back. He ordered, "Keep your head up." Celine looked up obediently. Ad