The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam) novel Chapter 75

Adam's answer stunned Larry. After a brief moment of thought, Larry hummed. "I'll let you decide, Mr. Alvarez."

Adam nodded. "How about a million?"

A million dollars? Larry's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected Adam to offer such a large sum.

"That's more than enough," Larry quickly said.

Adam pulled out a checkbook, wrote the amount, and handed it to Larry.

Larry counted the zeros carefully. It really was a million dollars. He grinned. "Thank you, Mr. Alvarez. I'll be leaving now."

With the check in hand, Larry left the estate gleefully.

…

When Adam returned to the bedroom, Celine was there, waiting for him.

She stared at him. "What did Larry say to you?"

Adam unbuttoned the first button of his black shirt, revealing his collarbone. He chuckled. "What do you think he said?"

Celine frowned. "I'm serious. Don't joke with me."

Adam took off his expensive watch and placed it on the nightstand. He cocked an eyebrow at her tense expression. "Nothing much. He just asked for money.”

Celine’s face fell “And did you give it to him?”

“I did” Adam nodded.

“How much?” Celine sucked in a breath.

“One million dollars.” Adam shrugged