Chapter 459

Celine shot back without hesitation. Adam started the engine, and the luxury car sped smoothly down the road. His long, well-defined fingers rested firmly on the steering wheel. Without looking away, a faint smirk played on his lips.

“How would I know whether you want to steal it or not? Plenty of women would love to have my child. I have no reason to trust you.”

Celine was speechless. He really was full of himself! To be fair, he did have the looks and status to back it up.

The cold was unbearable. She was pregnant and couldn’t afford to catch a cold, so she had no choice but to slip on his black jacket. The black suit jacket was oversized, completely engulfing her petite frame.

“Mr. Alvarez, just because your genes are good, does that mean mine aren’t? Maybe other people would want to steal yours, but I definitely wouldn’t.”

Adam was taken aback to hear her words. Her genes? There was no question about that. A prodigy from Haffard University who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him, now a nation-renowned genius known as Dr. C—her genes were excellent.

For a brief moment, a thought crossed Adam’s mind. He wondered what their child would be like. However, the idea vanished as quickly as it came. He didn’t dwell on it.

“We’ll know everything once we get to the hospital.”

It was clear he was determined to take her for a pregnancy test, leaving her with no choice in the matter. Realizing there was no point in resisting, Celine simply let him take her there.

Half an hour later, the Rolls-Royce pulled up in front of Alpite Pharma. Celine glanced at the building, surprised. She hadn’t expected Adam to bring her here for the checkup.

“Let’s go in.”

“Mr. Alvarez, why did you bring me to Alpite Pharma?”

Adam arched a sharp brow and responded, “I know the director here. I don’t trust other hospitals. After all, you’re Dr. C, so I have to make sure you don’t fake the results.”

He was meticulous, thinking through every possibility. Unfortunately for him, he had met Celine. She let out a casual hum before asking, “What makes you think I can’t fake the results here too?”

“Alpite Pharma is a publicly traded corporation spanning multiple industries, including medicine, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment. It’s not something you can manipulate. The true owner behind it is just as wealthy as I am.”

Celine smirked as she asked, “Mr. Alvarez, don’t tell me you actually know the owner of Alpite Pharma?”

Adam’s mind flashed back to a fleeting yet unforgettable figure he once saw on Awhana’s Finance Street. The person was graceful and composed, carrying an air of elegance. It was a presence impossible to ignore.

“I met her once.”

Once? She had no recollection of ever meeting him before. “Where?”

Adam replied, “Finance Street in Awhana. When Alpite Pharma went public, she rang the bell at midnight. I saw her from behind, but she didn’t see me.”

No wonder Celine had no recollection; that was it. He had been there that night when Alpite Pharma went public. Fate had a strange way of bringing people together.

As Celine took a step closer, her petite face was suddenly close to his. “Mr. Alvarez, don’t tell me you’ve fallen for the owner of Alpite Pharma…”

Adam was taken aback. “What?”

“Otherwise, why would you still be thinking about someone’s back after all these years? Makes sense, though. There aren’t many women in the business world who can stand on equal footing with you, Mr. Alvarez.”

Adam looked at Celine. She was clearly teasing him, joking at his expense. Right now, Celine was full of life, her expression animated and playful. Her clear, almond-shaped eyes reflected the city’s countless lights. For some reason, at that moment, she reminded him of the graceful and unforgettable figure of Alpite Pharma’s mysterious owner from years ago.

Adam reached out and pinched her soft, fair cheek. “Are you jealous?”

What was he doing? Celine immediately slapped his hand away.

“Stop pinching!”

Glancing at her, Adam asked, “Pinch where?”

Celine froze for a second before realizing what he meant.