This was the first time Celine had ever heard about the engagement. She stared at Adam in shock. She never imagined that Adam's and Carly's connection had been set in motion from the moment they were born.
Hailey, on the other hand, already knew about it. But Nigel's only daughter had been missing for 20 years, completely vanishing without a trace. Everyone had assumed she was long gone.
Who would've thought that Carly was that missing daughter?
Robin let out a sigh. They had been this close to finally bringing Carly and the rest of the Tate family to justice today. That was until this shocking twist about Carly's identity changed everything.
Adam pressed his lips into a thin line, his voice low and detached. "Mr. Hampton, that engagement was arranged by our elders. But in today's world, marriage is a personal choice. That agreement doesn't hold any weight."
Nigel's expression remained unreadable. He was a man who never showed his emotions easily. He chuckled slightly. "Adam, are you saying you don't want to marry my daughter?"
Adam glanced at Carly, who was standing beside Nigel. "That's right. I won't marry her."
Carly's hands clenched into fists at her sides. She shot Celine a venomous glare.
Carly didn't hate Adam; she only hated Celine. If it weren't for Celine, none of this would be happening!
Nigel remained composed, his gaze flicking toward Celine. "Then, who do you want to marry? The woman standing behind you?"
Adam stood tall, shielding Celine behind him. He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could, Celine stepped forward on her own. Her voice was clear and calm.
"Mr. Hampton, we're talking about the crimes your daughter has committed, not your family's engagement deal."
Nigel studied Celine closely. She and Carly were about the same age. They were both still young. Typically, women this age wouldn't even dare to meet his gaze.
However, Celine's sharp, bright eyes met his directly in a fearless and steady manner. She was different.
He didn't know why, but from the very first moment he saw her, he felt a strange pull toward her.
Nigel narrowed his eyes. "Do you even know who I am?"
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam)
What a way for both Hayden and Lucy to go...
I'm so invested with this novel. Both Declan-Hailey and Celine-Adam's story. But, Declan and Hailey gives me more heartache. I thought they would get their happy ending after what Declan have been through. But just like what others said, maybe the author is very sad that's why she don't want her characters to be happy. 😭 Ewan is so evil...
This writer is very sad! Why should Ewan come back to hurt Declan!...
So let’s move to Celina and Adam...
Please take back to Celine and Adam's story !...
Stella is another Carly...
Don’t let lucy win!. It is about time to get Celine what’s rightfully hers! Pls...
Hope this truth is not going to be buried...
I hope this doesn’t drag…..but typical of these stories, they will see again in 3-5 years time, with a toddler involved 😁😁...
It’s for the best that Celine leaves until she gives birth then revenge! I like it!...