Adam tossed the nket aside and got out of bed. On the other end of the line, bCurly’s /bcheerful voice rang out. “Adam, are you up yet?!

Distracted, Adam replied with a nonchnt hum

Adamu watched as Celine bolted for the bathroom, her steps frantic and clumsy in her haste to escape

He had been awake the moment she stirred, but he didn’t open his eyes. When her delicate fingers tentatively traced his jawline, he felt it all. He knew she was scared to touch him. but couldn’t bresist/b.

“Adam! Adam, are you even listening to me? Carly’s bvoice /bsnapped him back to the conversation.

“What is it?” Adam asked, his tone now focused

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“I’ve invited a few bfriends /bover today. Come join us,” Carly invited him to Tate Manor

Adam declined. “Thave a management meeting today I need to be at the office”

Carly sounded disappointed but didn’t press “Alright then. Work hard!”

Antetending the call, Adam nced down at his pantsb, /ba faint shadow of frustration crossing his chiseled features.

Whenever Celine was involved, he felt a strange physical attraction he couldn’t exin. He couldn’t understand why, despite not liking Celine, he kept having och inexplicably daterent feelings toward her.

Adam stepped into bthe /badjacent bathroom and took ba /bcold shower to calm himself

bWhen /bhe came out, Leo had already arrived. “Mr. Aharez.”

Adam had regained his usualposure and aloot demeanor. He parted his lips and instructed, “Have someone investigate Larry:”

Leo askedb, /b“Mr. Alvarez, do you mean Mrs. Alvarez’s adoptive father?”

Adam nodded. “Larry served a ten–year sentence. Find out the details of the case–1 want to know why he was imprisoned.“