Chapter 140

Celine hadn't expected anything. She knew Adam would never sleep with her. Carly wouldn't allow it. But did he really have to humiliate her like that? "Adam, do you hate me that much? Fine. I'll make sure you never have to see me again!" With that, she turned on her heel and walked away. The two parted on bad terms. Adam's sharp features hardened, his expression turning icy as he stepped into his office and began working through urgent files. It wasn't long before Carly burst in. "Adam, when are we heading to Yorhine University? Dr. C is giving a lecture there today, and we'll finally get to see what she looks like." Carly had a congenital heart condition, and Dr. C was her only hope. Twice before, Dr. C had failed to appear at scheduled events, and today Carly could barely contain her anticipation. The legendary doctor had finally arrived. Adam, of course, hadn't forgotten about Dr. C. He was curious too. Who was this brilliant yet elusive doctor whose reputation seemed large