Adam said Carly was just a substitute for Celine.
Carly had always known this deep down, but she refused to accept this fact.
"I'm the true chosen one! Celine is nothing but a bumpkin from the countryside. What right does she have to compare with me?"
Adam's gaze turned ice-cold. "Who gave you the right to insult Celine?"
One of his bodyguards stepped forward and delivered a resounding slap across Carly's face. Her head snapped to the side from the force of the slap.
However, it wasn't over. One after another, countless slaps rained down on her face, hitting her with unrelenting force. Soon, both sides of her face were red and swollen. Blood was trickling from the corner of her lips.
"Stop! It hurts!" Carly finally broke down and begged for mercy.
Adam raised his hand slightly, signaling the bodyguard to stop. The bodyguard stepped back in silence.
Carly's legs gave out beneath her, and she collapsed onto the floor. She had been pampered her entire life and had never experienced such a beating. Now, her ears were ringing, and even her teeth felt loose.
Adam looked down at her coldly. "I don't ever want to hear you insult Celine again. That was just a warning."
Carly looked up at him.
He sat lazily in his chair, clad in a sleek black suit. He exuded the presence of an untouchable ruler.
At that moment, he was looking at her with an icy gaze filled with disdain that sent a shiver down her spine.
Carly scrambled forward on her hands and knees. She clutched the hem of his trousers. "Adam, don't do this to me. I can't lose you. Do you know how terrified I am of losing you?"
Adam smirked coldly. "Well, I'll have to congratulate you, then. You've already lost me."
Carly immediately grabbed onto his pant leg. "Adam, don't go! Please, give me the medicine!"
Without even looking back, he said in an icy voice, "The moment you decided to impersonate Celine and step into my life, you should've considered the consequences. Letting you die in pain is the greatest mercy I can offer. Do you have any idea what Celine and I lost because of you?
Tears streamed down Carly's face. She felt as if she were in hell and Adam was the devil holding the keys to her fate.
"Adam, please forgive me! I was wrong! I won't do this again! I'm sorry!"
Adam scoffed. "There wouldn't be a need for the law if a simple apology could settle things. Carly, you're only reaping what you sowed."
"No! My parents will save me. They won't let me die!"
Adam let out a chilling laugh. "Don't worry. I'll make sure the entire Tate family joins you in hell. None of you are getting away."

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam)
Such a wack writer....
And now we're onto another sets of characters that weren't included from the beginning....
Nathan and Michelle???...
Thought Celine got pregnant before Hailey…..how come Celine is 3 months and Hailey 7?...
if there is already a surveillance video as evidence for the poisoning of Hailey, why go all the trouble of pretending? Celine is also pregnant right? What is happening to them, and what about Adam's headaches ......
Why is this writer like this! Seems it’s going to be a never ending story!!! Rebecca or Melody, why is she here again!!! Don’t these female characters move on!!! Goshhhhh...
A man with a team of invisible bodyguards that only appear on orders and disappear in time of troubles. Hmm😆🤏...
When will Hailey show that she is Adam's cousin and be ruthless? Joanne needs to be put in her place and realize Jonah does not want her. Ewan is just as bad as she is. Hailey needs to get help from Celine or Adam if she doesn't want Jonah to find out what's happening....
If the focus has to go on other characters in the book, at least make it more interesting! They were separated for three years, and still having love rivals! Especially one from the past!!! Why can’t Ewan and Joanne move in together and move on!!...
Imagine the long read if they decide to switch back to Adam and Celine. Not reading this with the same enthusiasm from the beginning....