Chapter 173

Adam watched silently as Robin and Celine arrived. Robin stepped into the hot spring. "Celine, come on in!"

Adam looked up. Celine, now in a bikini, seemed uncomfortable, wrapping herself in a towel. Carly immediately mocked, "Celine, why are you hiding? Insecure about your body?" Melody watched with amusement.

"Celine, everyone's waiting!" Robin exclaimed, yanking the towel away. Celine gasped as her body was exposed. She wore a magenta bikini that accentuated her flawless, pale skin—naturally smooth and delicate, unlike Carly's, which had been perfected with expensive treatments.

Her figure was breathtaking: a tiny waist, graceful curves, perfectly shaped hips, and long, slender legs. The bikini highlighted her perfect proportions, creating an aura of both sexiness and innocence. Adam’s attention was immediately captivated.

"Celine, come on down," Robin said, reaching to pull her in. Celine lost her footing and slipped. Adam reached for her, but Nathan was faster, catching and steadying her.

He looked at her with admiration. "Celine, are you okay?"

Robin laughed. "Mr. Lynch, doesn't Celine look amazing in that bikini?"

Nathan smiled at Celine. "She looks great."

Robin teased, "Mr. Lynch, was today's investment well spent?"

Nathan chuckled. "Definitely worth it."

Celine blushed, playfully glaring at Robin to stop the teasing. Nathan held her gently. "Do you want me to keep holding you, or would you prefer to walk on your own?"

Celine stood. "I'll walk on my own."

As Celine and Nathan moved aside, Adam slowly retracted his hand. Carly froze, realizing the comparison was hurtful. Standing next to Celine, she noticed Celine's even fairer skin and more graceful figure. The attention that had been on her swiftly shifted to Celine. Everyone was looking at her.

Carly was stunned. She couldn't understand how she had been eclipsed.

Just then, a tall, handsome man approached.

Melody whispered, "Carly, that guy's heading your way."

To Carly's surprise, he walked past her and stopped beside Celine. "Hey, beautiful. Can I get your Instagram?"

Carly and Melody were stunned into silence. Carly's last shred of dignity seemed to vanish.

Nathan immediately put his arm around Celine, staking his claim. Celine, remembering her role as Nathan's fake girlfriend, smiled and replied, "Sorry, but I already have a boyfriend."

The man left, disappointed. Nathan and Celine shared a brief smile. Then, Celine felt a cold, menacing gaze. She looked up and met Adam's chilling stare.