Celine frowned in confusion. She couldn't understand Adam's erratic behavior. After bringing her to Lux Garden, he kept apologizing—an unusual act. As thoughts of Nikki's pregnancy flooded her mind, Celine realized she couldn't waste another moment on Adam. "Hailey, Robin, let's go."

"Okay."

Celine and the others departed, leaving Adam on the couch, his frown masking the desire flickering in his eyes. Just then, Leo approached and whispered, "Mr. Alvarez, I've found out the truth."

Adam looked up. "What is it?"

"Nikki has a boyfriend who lives in the countryside. He loves her very much, working tirelessly at a grueling construction job to support her university fees. They had sex long ago, and the child she's expecting is his."

Adam sneered. "Isn't tomorrow Nikki's birthday? Let's prepare a big gift for her."

Leo understood immediately. "Yes, Mr. Alvarez."

At that moment, Adam glanced at Leo and reprimanded him, "It wasn't Nikki who visited me that night. It was Celine, from the hospital. And you were completely unaware of this; I don't want this to happen again."

Leo felt embarrassed. "Mr. Alvarez, I'm sorry. I didn't expect Mrs. Alvarez to see you. It seems she still has feelings for you."

Adam wondered if she still liked him. That night, under the influence of scented candles, he drove to the hospital to see her, expecting her refusal. To his surprise, she agreed and came.

The following day, Celine, Hailey, and Robin went to the Atlas Hotel. They didn't know Nikki's birthday celebration was taking place there. The event was sensational, attracting a large crowd of fans and reporters.

As Celine scanned the scene, her gaze landed on Nikki, the star of the day. Dressed in a high-end pink dress with a lovely braid, Nikki's innocent and breathtakingly beautiful face gleamed with radiance. Fans took photos with her and showered her with compliments.

"Nikki is so beautiful. She's really everyone's sweetheart." "She's truly deserving of my admiration. Stunning!" "Sweetheart, please sign for me."

Diana stepped forward and announced, "Nikki, the birthday celebration can begin now."

Nikki smiled. "Hold on, Diana. An important guest hasn't arrived yet."

Fans and reporters asked, "Ms. Barnett, who is this special guest?"

Nikki gave a mysterious blink and replied with a sweet smile, "For now, I'll keep it a secret."

Seeing this, Hailey and Robin felt disgusted. "What a bitch."

Celine, who had initially planned to dine there, lost her appetite. "Hailey, Robin, let's go somewhere else to eat."

"Sure. I'm not in the mood to eat here either."

Just as the three were about to leave, Nikki spotted Celine in the banquet hall. She rushed over. "Celine, are you here to celebrate my birthday?"

Celine glanced at Nikki, who was clearly bragging. "No."

Nikki laughed joyfully. "Celine, what's the matter? Mr. Alvarez is coming to my birthday party later. As my friend, you simply must stay and be a part of my happiest moment."