Chapter 248

Hailey and Robin called out, "Celine, why are you walking so fast? Wait for us!" Adam watched Celine walk away and smiled. Just then, his phone buzzed with a message from Nikki. She seemed impatient, asking, "Mr. Alvarez, are you here yet?" Adam's cold gaze deepened, and he responded simply, "I'm here." … Nikki was thrilled to see Adam's reply at her birthday party. He was truly coming. However, it was a shame that Celine wasn't here. She really wished Celine could witness this moment. "Everyone, the birthday party can start now because the important guest I've been waiting for is here," she announced. "Sweetheart, who is it exactly?" "Ms. Barnett, could you please bring out the important guest? We are eager to meet him." Nikki grinned. "In that case, let's bring him on stage right now." The banquet hall door opened, drawing everyone's attention. Nikki walked forward happily and said, "Mr. Al—" As she was about to call out Adam's name, she froze in disbelief at the sight of