The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam) novel Chapter 10

As night settled in at Tate Manor, Lucy sat on the couch in a silk nightgown, waiting for Hayden to come home.

In her youth, Lucy was a stunning beauty from Josona, adored by Aaron. He pampered her like a queen. After marrying Hayden, who took over Aaron's business and expanded it even further, Lucy took on the role of the gracious lady of the house. 

She had taken good care of herself, still radiating grace and charm despite the years.

Right then, a housekeeper opened the front door of the house. Hayden had returned. 

Lucy's face brightened with joy. She hurried over to greet him, helping him remove his suit jacket. "Honey, why did you come home so late?"

Unlike Aaron's steady, reserved personality, Hayden had been a handsome and charismatic man in his youth. As the CEO, his power only grew, and it made him all the more irresistible to Lucy.

Hayden replied, "I had a business engagement tonight."

Lucy suddenly caught a familiar scent of perfume on his jacket. She recognized it—it was the fragrance worn by the new secretary he had hired.

Frowning, Lucy asked, "Honey, were you with that secretary again?"

Hayden raised an eyebrow, clearly irritated. "Lucy, stop being paranoid. Carly is upset because Dr. C wouldn't treat her, so you should spend your time comforting her. I'm tired; I'm going upstairs to rest."

He began to turn, heading for the stairs.

But Lucy quickly called out, "I know how to get Dr. C to treat Carly."

Hayden stopped in his tracks, immediately turning back to her. He wrapped his arm around her shoulders and smiled. "Lucy, you're amazing. You never disappoint me. I treasure you so much."

Hayden knew just how to flatter her, speaking to the soft, romantic side of Lucy, who was deeply in tune with her Josona heritage.

Lucy leaned into him, teasing him with a playful look. "I have one condition. You have to fire your secretary."

Hayden laughed, "No problem. I'll fire her tomorrow."

With that, Hayden swept Lucy up in his arms.

Her body melted into his embrace as she looked up at him, her smile full of mischief. "But didn't you just say you were tired?"

Lucy's robe slipped open, revealing lacy, seductive lingerie. Hayden grinned devilishly. "Look at you being so tempting. How can I resist?"

Lucy playfully hit him. "You're such a bad boy."

He laughed wickedly. "Don't you like it?"

…

The next day, Celine received a call from Lucy.

Lucy's voice was motherly and warm. "Celine, I was wrong the last time at the hospital. I've prepared a meal of your favorite dishes. Come home for a visit."

Robin, who had been eavesdropping in the kitchen, poked her head out. "Celine, don't go. She's just Hayden's lapdog. At her age, she's still acting like a lovesick teenager. She's beyond saving."

Celine's expression remained calm as she replied, "I'm busy."

She was about to hang up when Lucy said, "Celine, your father left a bottle of Château Lafite wine for you. He wanted you to drink it when you were older. I've brought it out. Come back and drink it with me."

Celine's fingers trembled. Lucy knew exactly how to play to her weakness.

…

When Celine arrived at Tate Manor, there was no sight of Hayden and Carly. Lucy had indeed prepared a lavish spread, with a bottle of Château Lafite wine placed on the table.