NovelEnglishChapter 535 This was the first tCeline had ever heard about the engagement. She stared at Adam in shock. She never imagined that Adam's and Carly's connection had been set in motion from the moment they were born. Hailey, on the other hand, already knew about it. But Nigel's only daughter had been missing for 20 years, completely vanishing without a trace. Everyone had assumed she was long gone.
Who would've thought that Carly was that missing daughter? Robin let out a sigh. They had been this close to finally bringing Carly and the rest of the Tate family to justice today. That was until this shocking twist about Carly's identity changed everything.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAdam pressed his lips into a thin line, his voice low and detached. "Mr. Hampton, that engagement was arranged by our elders. But in today's world, marriage is a personal choice. That agreement doesn't hold any weight." Nigel's expression remained unreadable. He was a man who never showed his emotions easily. He chuckled slightly. "Adam, are you saying you don't want to marry my daughter?" Adam glanced at Carly, who was standing beside Nigel. "That's right. I won't marry her." Carly's hands clenched into fists at her sides. She shot Celine a venomous glare.
Carly didn't hate Adam; she only hated Celine. If it weren't for Celine, none of this would be happening! Nigel remained composed, his gaze flicking toward Celine. "Then, who do you want to marry? The woman standing behind you?" Adam stood tall, shielding Celine behind him. He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could, Celine stepped forward on her own. Her voice was clear and calm.
"Mr. Hampton, we're talking about the crimes your daughter has committed, not your family's engagement deal." Nigel studied Celine closely. She and Carly were about the sage. They were both still young. Typically, women this age wouldn't even dare to meet his gaze.
However, Celine's sharp, bright eyes met his directly in a fearless and steady manner. She was different. He didn't know why, but from the very first moment he saw her, he felt a strange pull toward her. Nigel narrowed his eyes. "Do you even know who I am?" Celine nodded. "I do. But just because Carly is your daughter, does that mean she gets to do whatever she wants?" She stepped forward. "Mr. Hampton, since you and Carly have been apart for so many years, allowto vel properly introduce you to your daughter. Carly is spoiled and selfish, manipulative to the core. She stote someone else's identity and lied without hesitation just to chase after luxury. She's also ruthless, completely indifferent to human life!" Nigel frowned. He turned to look at Carly beside him.
Carly's face went pale. She instantly protested, "Dad, don't listen to Celine's nonsense!" Sonia quickly jumped in. "That's right, Mr. Hampton! Celine and Carly have always been enemies. She's just trying to ruin Carly's reputation." Celine let out a cold laugh. "And the Tate family is no better. They're all the same, stepping over dead bodies to climb higher. Their hands are stained with blood!" Her gaze shifted to her father's grave. His photo was engraved on the tombstone, and he was kindly smiling back at her. "They murdered my father, and a murderer must pay with their life. I won't let any of them go- including your daughter, Carly!"
Nigel didn't say a word, but the atmosphere around him shifted His presence alone carried an unspoken authority that weighed down on everyone. Lucy immediately spoke up. "Mr. Hampton, don't listen to Celine's accusations. She's biased against us."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHailey scoffed. "At this point, you're still trying to deny it? Mr. Hampton, you just reunited with your daughter. You should take stto actually understand what kind of person she really is." Lucy sensed the situation turning against them and quickly tugged at Hayden's sleeve.
Hayden stepped forward, lowering his voice. "Mr. Hampton, Carly has been separated from you for so long. If there's anything to discuss, let's talk after you take her home." Nigel hesitated slightly, then turned to Carly. "Let's go home." She beamed. "Okay." With that, he led her away.
However, Celine stepped forward. "You're not leaving-"
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