Chapter 844 I’m Right Here noveldramaCeline’s POV: Something crossed my mind, and I glanced at Salazar curiously. “Didn’t my dad say you studied physics before working for us? How come you’re doing chemistry stuff now?” He froze for a second, then smoothly joked, “Physics and chemistry are basically cousins.” “Oh, got it.” I pretended to understand, and honestly, it did sound reasonable. Salazar pulled out another small box. “Give this shot to Edgar so he won’t be affected.” I took it, handed him back the diffuser, and said, “I’ll handle Edgar. You just make sure the diffuser ends up in the room.” “Sure, Ms. Walton,” he replied without hesitation. After giving instructions, we went our separate ways and returned to the villa. I set the injection aside, straightened up, and acted like nothing had happened as I went back to entertain the guests. Smiling brightly, I slipped right back into my perfect hostess act–polite, graceful, and warm. Before long, I was back in the spotlight, the “princess” everyone adored. Compliments started rolling in. “Celine is such a sweet, polite girl. I can’t imagine her hurting anyone, much less her dad. We probably made a big deal out of nothing earlier.” “Exactly! Even if she wanted to inherit the fortune, she’s an only child. She doesn’t have to compete with anyone. After Gavin passed, the Waltons would be hers.Why would she do something shady?” “Looks like we really got her wrong.” “Yeah, she’s still young. She probably just panicked when Mr. Walton fainted.” “Poor thing–she must’ve been terrified too. Let’s go toast her and help her relax!” In minutes, groups of guests came over, chatting and drinking with me, all eager to cozy up again. Honestly, I was enjoying every second of it. And when I thought about what Hayley was about to face, I couldn’t help feeling even better. Hayley’s POV: From a quiet corner, I watched Celine closely, tracking her every move. Seeing those same guests who had just accused her now fawning all over her made me scoff. In this world, truth didn’t matter–power did. People would always protect their own interest before standing up for what was right. I turned my eyes across the hall. Salazar was nowhere to be seen. What was he up to? Just then, a chef in uniform rolled out a stunning Snow White cake to the center of the hall. “Cake time!” “Wow, that cake is gorgeous! Snow White totally fits Celine–it’s so her!” Guests crowded around, admiring it. Celine, surrounded by her friends, stepped up to the cake cart. The lights dimmed perfectly, leaving one soft spotlight on her and the cake. The chef lit the candles, and the birthday song began. She clasped her hands, closed her eyes, and whispered her wish. “Moon Goddess, please make all my wishes come true tonight!” Hearing that, I couldn’t stop the smirk tugging at my lips. If her wish was for something evil, the Moon Goddess would never grant it. Chapters first released on ⓝovelFind.netShe blew out the candles, then lifted her chin with a confident smile as she scanned the room. She frowned a little, like she was searching for someone. “Come on, cut the cake, little princess!” someone called. With all eyes on her, Celine picked up the cake knife. But just as she was about to slice, she suddenly paused. “Ms. Carson.” It was like she suddenly remembered me. She called my name, stretching her neck as she glanced around nervously. “Has anyone seen Ms. Carson?” When she said my name, I stopped sipping my champagne and glanced over curiously. Oh? Was she finally coming for me? I set my glass down and walked up to her on my own. “I’m right here, Ms. Walton.”