Adam’s handsome face instantly turned cold. He had never forgotten Celine taking contraceptive pills for Nathan. During their period of separation, he’d hoped to distance himself from her. Yet, she had returned to the Alvarez Residence for dinner. He interpreted this as an attempt at reconciliation. Instead, she met his gaze and demanded a divorce.
She couldn't even wait another day to utter those words. Did she really think he was so easily manipulated? His gaze sharpened as he seized her slender arm. "Celine, did you come back tonight just to ruin my mood?" Celine instinctively pulled away. "Don't touch me with your filthy hands!"
Celine lifted her chin, meeting his dark gaze with a cold stare. Word by word, she spat out, "Adam, you're disgusting." She couldn't stand him any longer.
A vein throbbed in Adam's forehead. He grabbed her neck, pressing her against the Rolls-Royce. "Celine, are you done playing games?" Celine felt foolish. She had momentarily believed he might care, even a little. However, that was merely fantasy.
Not only did he not care, he had humiliated her. On the night she gave him her innocence, he treated her with coldness. Soon after, he became Nikki's "sugar daddy." Of all the women, he chose Nikki.
Celine felt sick. Tears welled in her eyes, but she didn't flinch. She met his gaze directly. "Even if you choke me to death, I still think you're disgusting. We're getting a divorce tomorrow. I won't be Mrs. Alvarez anymore!"
Adam was furious. His broad chest rose and fell with rage as he stared coldly at her. The thought that she found him disgusting only fueled his frustration. He hadn't even judged her past relationships. She had been with many men, yet he'd said nothing.
Adam forced himself to remain calm. "Where exactly am I disgusting? Spell it out."
"Didn't you sleep with Nikki?" she asked.
Adam froze at the mention of Nikki. To his surprise, she knew everything. He had warned Nikki, hoping Celine wouldn't find out. He never wanted her to know he'd slept with her classmate. He'd wondered about her reaction, but never imagined she would so boldly call him disgusting.
He released her neck, then grabbed her delicate chin, forcing her to look up submissively. He smiled sarcastically. "Isn't this exactly what you wanted? Didn't you tell me to find another woman?"
Celine didn't understand.
Adam chuckled coldly, brushing his fingers against her cheek. "Don't play innocent. You rejected me, remember? What right do you have to blame me for sleeping with another woman? Nikki served me well. She made sure I was very comfortable."
Celine barely understood his earlier words, but she caught the last part. The pain was unbearable, like a knife stabbing her heart. Adam was deliberately hurting her. He shoved her against the car, continuing coldly, "Your classmate, Nikki, was a virgin. She's very pure. Since she's with me, I've given her everything—luxury homes, expensive cars… I'll throw every resource at her to make her a star."