The Ruined Bride of Velvet Nights by Brick Moving Ant

Chapter 6

By the time paramedics arrived, Lysander had already passed out.

A paramedic turned to Navier. “Ma’am, are you riding with him?”

Navier shook her head, her voice eerily calm. “No need.”

She didn’t go to the hospital or concern herself with Lysander’s injuries. Instead, she quietly packed all her belongings.

Then she went to Lakeside Villa.

Celeste opened the door.

In that moment, Navier was stunned speechless.

The girl before her wore a white dress, her hair slightly curled, her gaze soft and warm–almost identical to Ophelia in her memories.

“Navier, I think I’ve got it down.” Celeste said with a soft smile.

Navier nodded, a hint of satisfaction in her voice. “You’re getting there. But there’s one last thing–your eyes and the way you speak.”

“Ophelia came from wealth. She never looked at people timidly or cautiously–you need to be more confident. And her voice was soft and delicate, connected to her physical weakness and frequent

illness…”

For the next three days, Navier stayed at Lakeside Villa, coaching Celeste in detail.

made Celeste memorize all of

she passed all

you’re with Lysander, you can ask for money, for power, but never ask for his heart. That only

her.”

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only want a stable life–I don’t need his heart.”

reassuring smile. “After I’m gone, that face of

forever. You’ll never have to

you again.”

about to leave, her phone rang–a rare call from Lysander.

distant. “I’ve bought a new mansion. Move all of Ophelia’s things there and set up a memorial

but arranged everything

For the first time in a long time, he actually looked satisfied.

dinner, he even served food onto her plate.

Navier suddenly felt nauseous and rushed

expression subtly changed. When she returned, he handed her a glass

Drink this milk before bed–it’ll help you

falling on the fine sediment

of her previous pregnancies, he

administered the abortion drugs.