As she made her way toward the kitchen, murmurs suddenly rippled across the room.
“Look, it’s Mr. Alvarez!”
Adam had arrived. He was dressed in a tailor–made suit with a shiny tassel brooch pinned to his pocket. He looked sharp and sophisticated.
He walked in with an effortless confidence. The warm glow of the chandelier highlighted his striking features. His icy gaze swept across the room, sending a chill down the spines. of those who met it.
His entrance caused quite a stir in the banquet.
Carly happily rushed over to him and linked her arm with his “Adam, you’re here!”
This time, he didn’t push her away.
Sonia smiled broadly. “Mr. Alvarez, welcome!” she greeted him warnly.
Adam nodded politely. “Happy birthday, Mrs. Tate Senior. I’ve brought you a gift”.
Leo stepped forward to present the gift. He carefully opened the box to reveal an exquisite painting.
Sonia’s eyes immediately lit up with excitement. “Mr. Alvarez, is this ‘Elegance in Bloom‘ by Zachary Foster from the Earan Age?”
Chapter
Over the past few years, the Tate family had risen to prominence with Adam’s s
support. Over time, Sanishad also developed a fondness for antiques and
she had been searching for this particular painting for quite some time Now, Adam had gifted it to her
The crowd quickly gathered around, and murmurs erupted across the room.
“Mr. Abacer really knows how to make a statement. This painting is a rare find.”
Carly couldn’t take her eyes off Adam Admiration gleamed in her eyes–he was not only wealthy but also incredibly thoughtful. The thought of him made her heart flutter.
Calamed shyly. “Thank you, Adam.”
Meanwhile, several prominent businessmen approached them.
“Mr. Alvarez and Ms. Tate are truly a match made in heaven. Should we take your presence here tonight as a hint that we can expect a wedding announcement soon on businessmen, David Weston, teased.
“I’m sure it won’t be long before we’ll have to start calling Ms. Tate as Mrs. Alvarez another businessman, Robert Lanning, added with a grin..
Adam and Carly stood in the center of the spotlight, being adored by everyone. This was the sperial honor that Adam had given to Carly
It was clear that when Adam loved a woman, he spoiled her to the core
Celine’s mind drifted back to a few years ago in the cave, when he had held her tightly and whispered, “I’ll take you away with me. I want you.“
To this day, she never understood why the man who once claimed to want her no longer did. Celine lowered her gaze and turned away
Just then, Adam lifted his gaze and spotted her retreating figure.
A businessman standing beside him followed his line of sight and noticed Celine as well. “Mr. Alvarez, do you know that woman?” he asked.
“No, I don’t,” Adam replied coldly.
Carly silently let out a sigh of relict. She couldn’t explain why she’d been so nervous in the first place. There was no way that Adam would take an interest in country bu like Celine!
She then tumed to Lucy, who gave her a knowing nod. The show she had planned for tonight was about to begin
When Celine made her way to the kitchen, a maid suddenly spoke up. “Hurry up and take this bowl of soup to the room. Mrs. Tate has requested for it.”
The maid was referring to Lucy, who had ordered the soup to be delivered to her room.
