Celine was momentarily stunned. Nikki, who had been hiding behind her, stopped crying upon seeing Adam. Her pale complexion flushed, and her eyes fixed on his striking, tall figure with undeniable admiration.

After Adam left, Donald stared at Celine. "Haha. You claimed to be Mrs. Alvarez, yet Mr. Alvarez clearly doesn't recognize you. You're a liar."

Celine was speechless.

Donald wasted no time. "Get them!"

Two bodyguards in black immediately and forcefully grabbed Celine and Nikki. Nikki struggled, shouting, "Let me go!"

Celine, remarkably composed, carried silver needles and drugs, planning to take Nikki away once they reached the room with Donald.

Just then, Donald gestured. "Take them to the car."

Two bodyguards in black urged them forward when, unexpectedly, a voice called out from behind.

"Excuse me, Mr. Holt."

Donald turned to see Noah Cobalt emerging from Adam's private room.

"Hi, Mr. Cobalt."

"Mr. Holt, Mr. Alvarez has invited you for a drink."

Delighted by the unexpected invitation, Donald considered it a significant honor. "Alright. I'm heading in now." He put his arms around Celine's smooth shoulders. "Come on, join me inside to toast Mr. Alvarez. And remember to behave!"

Two bodyguards restrained Nikki outside. If Celine disobeyed, Nikki would be in danger. Therefore, Celine had no choice but to follow Donald into the luxurious private room.

In the opulent private room, Celine saw Adam seated centrally. He exuded charm and nobility as the surrounding businessmen filled his glass with wine. Seeing him in this powerful and commanding social setting, after so many days, was unexpected.

Donald guided her to a seat directly across from Adam. The other businessmen teased him. "Mr. Holt, is she your new partner?"

"Yes. She's a student at Yorhine University."

"Mr. Holt, your preference is still the same. You're still interested in students."

The men exchanged banter. Grinning, Donald said, "Mr. Alvarez, you'll find this amusing. She just claimed she's your wife."

Adam, sitting opposite her, raised his striking eyelids to meet her gaze after Donald spoke. He looked down condescendingly, his lips twitching slightly in what seemed like mockery. Celine desperately wished Donald would stop.

"She's truly fearless. How dare she claim to be Mr. Alvarez's wife?"

"Students today are very smart and often seek to connect with wealthy men."

"Many students likely want to connect with Mr. Alvarez."

The businessmen laughed at Celine, reddening her face with embarrassment.

Donald raised his glass. "Mr. Alvarez, I toast to you."

Adam reclined effortlessly, maintaining his air of dignity. He didn't return the toast. Instead, he gazed at Celine. "Have her come over to toast with this wine."