After the divorce, Adam and Celine had been out of contact. This was the first time he'd heard from her; she had fallen seriously ill.

Carly immediately curled her lips into a smile. A mix of pride, sympathy, and ridicule shone in her eyes as she said, "I never thought she'd be so deeply in love with you, Adam."

Tracy sneered. "With her circumstances, she'll never find another man like Mr. Alvarez. It's truly pitiful."

Carly tilted her head, looking at Adam with playful doubt. "Adam, Celine is sick. As her ex-husband, shouldn't you call to comfort her?"

Adam's expression remained indifferent; his handsome, dignified features were calm. He looked at Carly and replied, "Alright. I'll call her now."

He reached for his phone to make the call.

Carly's expression changed instantly. "Don't you dare!" she shouted.

He smirked. "You literally just asked me to." He'd only been teasing her; he had no intention of calling Celine.

Contented, Carly playfully pouted her red lips at him.

Tracy chimed in, "I really can't stand the two of you. Should I leave and stop being the third wheel?"

Adam stood up. "I'll give you two some space," he said, then turned and walked out.

"Carly, you and Mr. Alvarez are so inseparable, but poor Celine is miserable."

Carly leaned back against the headboard, feeling completely satisfied. She thought her act of self-harm had been entirely worthwhile. "Celine needs to look at herself. She's a woman from the countryside with no education or job, and she thought she could compete with me for Adam? I've only sent her back where she belongs."

"Carly, keep it up. Get Mr. Alvarez to marry you soon. Grandma is still hoping for a double wedding."

Getting Adam to divorce Celine was only the first step. Next, Carly had to ensure he married her. Even without Tracy's reminder, she knew exactly what to do.

"Tracy, did Dr. C show up today?"

At the mention of Dr. C, Tracy's face flushed with excitement.

"Dr. C couldn't make it to a major surgery today, but I have great news! Our families pooled together one billion dollars. Grandma even mortgaged Tate Manor."

"Now, the money has doubled! Our family fortune has skyrocketed!"

Carly's eyes lit up. "Really?"

"Of course, it's true. Don't you trust Dr. C?"

"I trust him. How could Dr. C ever deceive us?"

She was overjoyed. It seemed that without Celine, the family's bad omen, the Tate family's fortunes were increasing.

"Tracy, how are things going between you and Dr. C?"

Tracy immediately extended her hand, revealing a diamond ring on her ring finger. The massive diamond sparkled brightly.

She smiled sweetly. "Dr. Chad already proposed, and I said yes."

Seeing the diamond on Tracy's hand made Carly's heart flutter, but she felt no envy. She knew Adam would give her an even bigger diamond. He wouldn't let her envy another woman.

"Carly, we're all waiting for good news about you and Mr. Alvarez. When the time comes, our family hosting two weddings will surely be the talk of the city."

Carly added confidently, "Don't worry. That day is coming very soon."

Adam stood tall and composed in the corridor. Leo approached with a folder.

"Mr. Alvarez, these are the documents requiring your signature today."