The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 115

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Tonight, Adam had been losing nonstop, luck wasn’t on his side, and the cold lines on his handsome face made it clear he wasn’t pleased.

Carly, who was seated beside him, was studying her cards. Beside her lay a fruit platter filled with fresh seasonal fruits. She reached out with her delicate hand, picked a plump purple grape, and peeled off its skin. Then, she held the glistening, juicy flesh to Adam’s lips.

Without taking his eyes off his cards, Adam opened his mouth and ate the grape Carly offered.

She nestled closer to him, her movements soft and graceful, catching the seed he spat out in her palm without hesitation.

Carly resembled a perfect wife, attending to Adam’s every need.

One of the young heirs at the table laughed. “Only Mr. Alvarez could have Mercity’s number one beauty catering to him like this.”

The other chimed in, “They say fortune in love means misfortune in gambling. No wonder Mr. Alvarez has been losing all night.”

Carly gave a playful pout, her lips curving into a coy smile. “All you do is tease me.”

Outside the door, Celine watched the scene unfold. It was the first time she had seen Adam bring Carly to socialize and play cards with his friends. A pang of bitterness surged in her chest.

Adam lost again. He threw his cards onto the table, his movements brusque, and shoved the pile of chips in front of him toward the center. “Split them among yourselves.”

Benjamin and the two other men grinned happily. Benjamin said, “Thanks for your generosity, Adamn!”

The other rich heir joked, “Mr. Alvarez is throwing money tonight.”

Adam remained emotionless. He leaned his broad back lazily against the chair, exuding a sense of detached boredom and lack of interest.

Carly looked at him lovingly. “Adam, are you tired?”

“I think he’s losing interest.”

“Carly, do you wanna help with that?”

The rich heirs started to make a commotion.

Carly smirked as she poured alcohol into the glass. “Adam, want some drink?”

He just looked at her without saying a word.

Carly, who was basking in the attention of the room, boldly climbed onto his lap. She shifted her position slightly higher, leaning forward with her hands braced on the back of his chair while effectively pinning him in place.

Adam, who had been reclining lazily, now showed a flicker of interest. He raised an amused eyebrow.

Carly smirked teasingly as she gently bit the rim of a wine glass. Tilting the glass, she let the red liquid flow.

Adam chuckled softly. He parted his lips, allowing the wine to flow into his mouth.

“WOW!”

Benjamin was the first to stir the commotion, and the other wealthy heirs chimed in as well. “Carly really knows how to feed Mr. Alvarez wine, doesn’t she?”

“Look, Mr. Alvarez actually smiled! No wonder Carly continues to hold his favor so effortlessly.”

The luxurious private room buzzed with excitement. Celine stood silently outside. Amidst the teasing and laughter, Carly’s cheeks flushed as she gracefully slid off Adam’s lap, returning to her seat by his side.

Adam didn’t say much, but his left arm extended casually, resting on the back of Carly’s chair as if pulling her into his embrace.

The others continued their teasing, while Carly playfully scolded them to stop. Adain watched with a doting smile.

Celine had to admit that Carly was indeed clever. She fully understood that a man like Adam, revered and served wherever he went, needed someone to flatter him. Carly knew how to handle the atmosphere perfectly.

Celine decided she didn’t want to watch anymore. She didn’t enjoy torturing herself.

That was Adam and Carly’s world, which she couldn’t enter.

“Hailey, let’s go.”

“Celine, wait a minute. Look, Melody is here too,” Hailey said.

Celine noticed Melody, who had been sitting on the couch all along, joining in the teasing with delight.

Melody chuckled and said, “Adam, Carly, since everyone’s in such a good mood, let me tell you a joke,”

Carly’s face lit up with curiosity. “What kind of joke?”

Melody smirked. “It’s about Celine!”

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