Chapter 138

Adam sank back into bed for a moment, his Adam's apple rolling lazily. He hadn't realized before just how coquettish Celine could be. When she used that soft, teasing tone with him, he could feel the muscles in his lean waist tighten instinctively. But he really had to get up. Carefully, Adam pulled his arm free from her grasp and climbed out of bed. He headed into the bathroom and turned on the cold water to clear his head. A moment later, he emerged refreshed, dressed sharply in a black shirt and matching black trousers. But when he stepped into his office, he froze. Carly was already there. She turned to face him, her red lips curving into a smile. "Adam, don't tell me you just woke up." It was already 8:00 am, and Carly was here. She had never seen Adam sleep in so late. Adam paused momentarily, clearly caught off guard by her early arrival. Just then, Leo rushed into the room. "Mr. Alvarez, I just stepped out to check with the Marketing Department. I didn't realize Ms. Ta