Chapter 223

Just as Celine was about to step forward, the sweet sound of a ringing phone echoed. It was Joshua calling.

“Hello, Ms. Tate,” he said. “There’s been an issue at the police station. You need to come quickly!”

Celine’s heart skipped a beat. What could have happened to Robin?

Without a second thought, she turned and ran.

When Celine arrived at the police station, Joshua quickly approached her. “Ms. Tate,” he began.

“What’s happened to Robin?” Celine asked urgently.

Her words faltered when she saw a familiar figure—Nikki had arrived. Nikki, dressed in high-end designer brands, was surrounded by a small entourage and two lawyers.

She smiled as she approached Celine. “Celine, I heard you’re here to bail Robin out. Don’t bother. Your friend is staying here for life. She’ll never get out.”

Joshua leaned in and whispered, “Ms. Tate, Nikki brought two top-tier lawyers from the Alvarez Group. Their legal team is one of the best in the country, undefeated in every case. They’ve already rejected our bail request. With their influence, the situation for Ms. Smith is looking very grim.”

Celine’s expression hardened. She hadn’t expected Adam to back Nikki to this extent.

Nikki grinned. “Celine, you know about me and Mr. Alvarez, don’t you? I’m sorry, I know he’s your husband, but he doesn’t like you. Mr. Alvarez and I couldn’t resist each other that night.”

Celine stayed silent.

Nikki chuckled. “I also heard you and Mr. Alvarez recently consummated your marriage.”

Celine’s heart skipped a beat. “How do you know that?” she asked.

Nikki raised an eyebrow. “Mr. Alvarez told me.”

Celine was taken aback that Adam had shared this with Nikki.

Nikki continued, smiling, “Mr. Alvarez also mentioned that you’re dull and uninteresting in bed. After being with you once, he didn’t want to again. However, I’m different. I make him happy. He calls me his little sweetheart and even said he likes me.”

Celine’s body stiffened. She wondered if Adam had truly said those things.

Nikki chuckled. “Celine, Mr. Alvarez is incredible. I want to be with him. You’re one of my good friends, and I know you’ll support me and bless me.” With that, Nikki and her entourage stormed off.

Celine stood frozen.

Joshua broke the silence. “Ms. Tate, if we go head-to-head with the Alvarez Group, we won’t win. The only way to save Ms. Smith is to approach Mr. Alvarez.”

Celine couldn’t help but laugh at the thought of pleading with Adam.

Just then, her phone chimed, signaling an incoming call. She glanced at the screen—it was Adam.

As Celine answered, Adam’s cold, displeased voice came through. “Celine, I’m at the city hall entrance. I’ve been waiting for you. Are you coming?”

She tightened her fingers around the phone. She had almost forgotten about the divorce. “Adam, something came up,” she said, wanting to explain. “I—”

“Celine, what kind of game are you playing?” he cut her off. “You’re the one who wants the divorce, and you’re the one not showing up. I don’t have time to waste on your games!”

Celine’s heart sank. Was this how he truly saw her?

However, she couldn’t afford to get on his bad side just yet. She had to mention Robin.

“There’s something I need to talk to you about…”