Oh, so that was what it was about. Celine immediately picked up a pen. “Mr. Alvarez, wait a moment. I’ll write it for you now.” Lowering her head, she began writing the medicinal soup recipe on a piece of paper. As she leaned forward, the neckline of her camisole dipped, momentarily revealing the enticing curves beneath. Adam’s throat constricted, a rush of heat surging through him. He already knew she had an exceptional figure. Her slender waist, which was like a willow branch, was yet another natural allure. Every part of her seemed to carry an effortless and innate temptation. Adam’s voice dropped to a husky tone as he called her, “Celine!” Celine raised her head, her clear gaze brimming with innocence. “What’s wrong? Mr. Alvarez?” She genuinely had no idea. Her bright eyes radiated innocence. That innocence only served to stoke the fire inside Adam, intensifying the tension building within him. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he spoke. “When you’re finished, take a picture and send it to me.” Celine suddenly realized her mistake. Of course, someone as busy as a CEO wouldn’t have time to wait for her to finish writing. She nodded quickly. “Alright, then let’s end the call. Mr. Alvarez, you must be busy.” She moved to end the video call, but Adam remained silent. At that moment, Hailey burst into the room, rushing over. ” Celine, quick, here’s the vanilla ice cream!” Hailey was already eating one ice cream cone and handed another to Celine. The ice cream had started to melt, and Celine quickly reached out to take it. “It’s melting, Celine. Lick it quickly! I just bought it from the corner shop. It’s super sweet,” Hailey said. Celine licked the melting ice cream, savoring its sweetness as it spread across her tongue. As the creamy vanilla flavor filled her mouth, her eyes curved into a delighted smile. “Mmm. It’s really sweet.” The two girls giggled together, delighted by their treat. Hailey noticed Adam on the screen and greeted him cheerfully. “Hello, Mr. Alvarez!” Adam glanced briefly at Hailey before his gaze returned to Celine. She was happily holding her ice cream, her expression as content as a child’s. She seemed like the kind of girl who could be charmed by something as simple as an ice cream. So easy to please. Adam’s throat tightened even more, the sensation burning like coals rolling down his esophagus. “Is ice cream really that good?” Celine looked up, her smile as bright as sunlight, “Yes, it’s because it’s so sweet.” She clearly had a sweet tooth, favoring treats like candies, lattes, and ice cream. Hailey teased, “Celine, since Mr. Alvarez helped you with Elijah’s situation, is this video call because you’ve figured out how to repay him?” Upon hearing the word “repay,” Celine’s long lashes trembled. She looked up at the man on the other side of the screen. He was still watching her. At first, she hadn’t noticed anything unusual in his gaze. The intensity in his eyes had become impossible to ignore. His eyes were dark and heated, simmering with an unspoken emotion. Celine had seen the fire of passion in his eyes before. Ordinarily, Adam was mature and reserved, as unattainable as the ultimate “ice king.” Even entertaining the thought of him in that way felt like blasphemy. But only Celine knew how terrifying he could be when he tore off that mask at night. At his age, he had needs. Those needs demanded a woman’s attention and care to fulfill. She had seen that side of him. warmth. Celine’s hair was tied up in a bun, her delicate and exquisite face barely the size of a palm. Her snow–white skin flushed with a delicate pink, radiating a delicate Holding the ice cream with both hands, she extended it toward him hesitantly. Her voice was soft and hesitant as she asked, “Do you… want some?”