The Divorce Prescription Novel Free Online

Chapter 69

Adam returned to the bedroom, only to find it empty. Celine was gone. A knock sounded at the door. It was Leo.

"Mr. Alvarez, I saw Mrs. Alvarez on my way here."

"She left? Didn’t I tell her not to?" Adam exclaimed, frustration creeping into his voice.

"Mr. Alvarez, I've already sent someone to retrieve the antidote for the aphrodisiac," Leo said.

Adam pressed his lips together. "No need." With that, he walked into the bathroom to take another cold shower.

In truth, the aphrodisiac candle had been extinguished by Celine, leaving only faint traces that he had inhaled. The effects weren't strong, and he could easily resist it. Adam stood beneath the showerhead, letting the icy water cascade down his body. Tiny droplets splashed against his muscles, scattering across his skin. His perfectly sculpted figure could make anyone faint at the sight.

Adam closed his eyes and tried to calm himself. But as he did, Celine's face flashed through his mind. The desire he had just suppressed surged back. He cursed under his breath, his expression dark and frustrated as he clenched his eyes shut.

The next morning, Celine was awakened by her phone ringing. It was Robin calling. Celine answered, and sounds of commotion could be heard from the other end of the line.

"Celine, you need to be careful of Benjamin. He came to my magazine studio today with a group of people to cause trouble!"

"What? Benjamin went to Robin's office to cause trouble? Robin, are you okay?" Celine asked anxiously.

"I'm fine… No!" Robin suddenly screamed. There was a rustling sound as someone snatched her phone away.

Benjamin's voice came through the line. "Celine, your dear friend is in my hands now. You'd better come over immediately!"

"Robin, don’t!" Celine shouted, but Benjamin interrupted.

"Shut her up," he commanded, and Robin's voice was muffled as she tried to resist.

Celine's gaze hardened. "Benjamin, don’t you dare hurt Robin! I’m coming now!" She rushed to the studio, accompanied by a group of bodyguards. Upon her arrival, she found Benjamin waiting.

When Robin saw Celine, she shook her head vigorously, signaling her to leave quickly. Celine's gaze locked onto Benjamin. "What do you want, Ben?"

Benjamin, infamous as the troublemaker of Mercity, was only afraid of Adam. He stared disdainfully at Celine. "Well, you got here quickly. Carly called me last night, complaining about how you're clinging to Adam and refusing to get a divorce. Seriously, how desperate can you get? Do you think a country bumpkin like you deserves Adam?"

This was Carly's doing; she must have instigated Benjamin after her ordeal with Adam last night, using him to deal with Celine. Benjamin had always looked down on Celine, believing she wasn't worthy of Adam. He had come to vent his frustration, spurred on by Carly.

Benjamin moved to stand beside Robin. "Celine, since you've upset Carly, I'm going to teach you a lesson!" He raised a hand, ready to hit Robin.

"What!" Celine shouted.

Benjamin paused. "Are you scared, Celine? Then beg for mercy right now!"

Celine met his gaze calmly. "Benjamin, I know you've always looked down on me. How about this? Let's have a competition. If I lose, I'll beg for mercy. But if you lose, you'll release Robin immediately."

Benjamin's interest was piqued. "What kind of competition?"

Celine knew Benjamin had a passion for gaming. "Let's play a game and decide the winner."