Chapter 262

Hailey's cheerful face appeared on the screen. "Celine, how was it last night with Mr. Alvarez?" she asked while wiggling her eyebrows, her expression full of mischief. Celine smiled lightly and asked, "Hailey, why aren't you back yet?" "I didn't want to disturb you and Mr. Alvarez. I don't want to be a third wheel." Then, Hailey added, "Celine, this time Mr. Alvarez was so decisive in dealing with Nikki. I think he must like you. You two have slept with each other and become a real married couple. I really hope you both can live a good life together, peacefully and happily." Celine didn't know how to respond. She unwrapped a piece of candy and popped it into her mouth. As the sweetness spread through her mouth, she said with a faint smile, "I understand, Hailey. Come back soon." "I'll return tonight." "Okay." After ending the video call, Celine sat on her bed and took out the emerald necklace hidden beneath her pillow. She traced the edges of the emerald with her delicate fi