Chapter 451

Carly drew in a sharp breath, unable to believe what she had just heard. Adam actually expected her to grovel at Celine's feet. She staggered back two steps, nearly losing her balance before Lucy caught her. Lucy said, "Mr. Alvarez, how can you do this to Carly? You're just helping Celine humiliate her!" Adam cast a cold glance at Lucy and asked, "What about you? Isn't Celine your biological daughter? Look at what you've done to her." Lucy was stunned into silence. Celine's sharp, almond-shaped eyes locked onto Carly. "Carly, are you doing this or not? My time is valuable, and I don't intend to waste it on you." Hailey chuckled as she said, "Carly, if you don't grovel now, next time, even if you want to, you'll have to wait in line." Carly's already pale face lost the last traces of color. Celine had no patience for her hesitation. "Looks like you haven't made up your mind. I'm leaving." "Let's go, Celine." Hailey took Celine's arm, preparing to leave. Carly clenched her fis