Chapter 231

Celine noticed the desire in Adam's eyes. Even the corners of his narrow eyes had turned red. He froze and looked up at her. Celine pointed toward the door. "Mr. Alvarez, now you'll have to coax your Ms. Barnett back." The quick-witted Adam immediately understood what she was implying. Celine wasn't genuinely trying to seduce him. She was merely putting on an act for Nikki. The lust in his eyes faded instantly, and his clarity returned. He looked at Celine coldly. "Get off me now!" Celine didn't hesitate and got off him immediately. Adam stood up and walked toward the floor-to-ceiling windows, cursing Celine inwardly. "Go ahead. What do you want from me?" he said. "Mr. Alvarez, Robin didn't cut Ms. Barnett's wire. She's being wrongfully accused. I hope you can show mercy and release her," Celine explained her purpose. Adam hadn't paid attention to Nikki's fall, so he didn't know it had anything to do with Robin. Leo had called to ask for his approval, and he had let Nikki handl