Chapter 665

Celine was momentarily speechless. She stared at Adam, struggling to process his words. Had he really just said he was willing to be a homewrecker? A man like him—powerful, influential, and surrounded by women—had no reason to stoop to this level. Yet here he was, stepping down from his pedestal, making such a bold and reckless declaration. On the other end of the call, Perry was just as stunned. "Mr. Marshall, I have things to handle. I'll be hanging up now." Without a second thought, Adam ended the call. When he turned back to Celine, she was still staring at him. Her wide eyes were filled with disbelief. His lips curled into a smirk. "Why are you looking at me like that?" Celine blinked, composing herself. "Mr. Alvarez, there was no need to say those things to Perry. It will only lead to unnecessary misunderstandings." Adam reached out, his fingers gently cupping her chin. "Every word I said was the truth. Why shouldn't I say it? Or are you afraid this will make things harde