My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0892

After the tense moments upstairs, Diana and Celeste finally left the bedroom. Talking to Diana had helped Celeste relax a little, though deep down, she knew this was going to be a long night. Her heart told her so—and it never failed her.

As they made their way down the grand staircase toward the main entrance, the doorbell rang. The butler immediately went to open it.

By instinct, Celeste reached for Diana's hand and squeezed it. Her eyes locked onto the massive, finely carved wooden door, her pulse quickening as she watched a tall, striking, and undeniably elegant woman step inside.

She didn't need anyone to introduce her.

Neither did Diana.

Every woman in that house instantly knew who she was.

Katherine Ivanoff had arrived.

Even with the years, her beauty remained breathtaking-refined and almost overwhelming. The fiery red hair she once had was gone, replaced by a sleek golden blonde that complemented her fair skin perfectly.

She carried herself with natural grace. Her face was delicate yet sharp, her features perfectly balanced-high cheekbones, a fine nose, full lips, and large, expressive eyes that shifted between green and gray.

Her body was the kind that turned heads-long legs, graceful curves, and an elegance that demanded attention without effort.

And suddenly...

Celeste understood.

Diana understood.

They both understood why Alden looked the way he did. Peter was an attractive man-but when combined with this woman? It was no surprise that Alden turned out exceptional.

"Good evening," Katherine greeted the butler as she gracefully removed her coat, revealing a flawless, sculpted figure.

"Good evening, Madam Ivanoff," the butler responded politely, taking her coat with care.

subtly forcing her to keep walking down the stairs- because she knew Celeste was on the

polite warmth, looking up at

meters, Diana felt

match the woman's

evening," Katherine replied, her voice smooth as silk. She tilted her head slightly,

distance, a voice

"Mom!"

transforming into a warm,

darling!" she cooed dramatically, placing a hand over her chest and closing her eyes. "My precious son! Finally, my eyes have seen you

Alden groaned. "Cut

gently placed

you," he said. "This is Celeste Mason, my father's fiancée.

her eyes at him playfully. "Such terrible manners!

with curiosity. "It's a pleasure, Miss Mason," she said, extending a hand with impeccable poise. Celeste hesitated but quickly forced herself to smile, taking Katherine's hand.

Katherine asked, her gaze

from Willowcombe," Celeste answered

"I see..."

eyes. "You just got here, and you're already interrogating people. Let me finish introducing you.

Miss Mendez,"

pleasure is mine," Diana replied with surprising ease. "It's nice to

not Valentian,

Hesperian,"

"Interesting," Katherine mused.

interrupting the small talk. "Let's

waiting for my

but

should be here

Celeste felt small.

she had felt comfortable

Now?