Chapter 227

Celine's sharp gaze shifted toward Nikki. "Excuse me, miss, could you move? You're in the way of my dance with Mr. Alvarez." She boldly challenged Nikki, making her step aside. Nikki clenched her fists in frustration. She didn't want to budge. However, the wealthy heirs around them egged her on. "Ms. Barnett, hurry up and move!" Nikki shot Celine a venomous glare before reluctantly stepping aside. Celine smirked inwardly. She had already seen Nikki's true nature. This was her moment of retaliation, and it had only just begun. Celine's gaze shifted to Adam, who hadn't taken his eyes off her. She met his stare, and with a playful smile, she slowly parted her legs in his gaze. Then, she climbed onto his lap, straddling his strong waist. The crowd went wild with cheers and whistles. "You're the first one to crawl onto Mr. Alvarez like this and dance so intimately with him," someone shouted. Celine wore a delicate veil that partially obscured her face. Her usual ethereal, cool beau