The Ruined Bride of Velvet Nights by Brick Moving Ant

Chapter 11

Seeing Celeste in his robe, Lysander’s ears flushed slightly pink, though he tried to sound casual.

“Hey, Ophelia?”

Celeste took his hand, swinging it gently.

“It’s late. Aren’t you done yet, Lysander? Let’s have a break.”

Lysander smiled tenderly and shook his head. “Nothing important. You’re right–we should sleep.”

He wrapped his arm around her shoulders and guided her toward the bedroom.

In the cozy warmth of the bed, they held each other close. Eyes shut, yet neither of them slept.

As Celeste lay in Lysander’s embrace, her thoughts drifted inward:

‘Navier, you were right. He hasn’t asked about you once. He doesn’t deserve loyalty nor loving. If you hadn’t warned me, I might have foolishly fallen for his fake affection.‘

Despite holding the reborn Opheliamade him ecstatic, Lysander felt strangely hollow.

No matter how hard he tried to fall asleep, Navier’s face kept flashing through his mind.

The next morning, Lysander had luxury boutiques deliver countless garments tailored to Ophelia’s size for Celeste to choose from.

jewelry arrived with price

had trained her well.

the selections casually, choosing only a few pieces

style.

really don’t have to spoil

rounding error on my accounts. It’s sweet

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Chapter 11

that broke college

hugged him, rising on tiptoes to smooth the crease between his brows, her face showing practiced concern

I still worry about you working

chest, his lips curving

work–actually, I love watching you enjoy the things I can give you. That’s what

slipped a VISA–CARD

for anything you want.”

representatives prepared to leave, Lysander casually told Celeste, “Let me remind them of

the group while Celeste trailed silently behind him.

preferences,And-” He

another selection that fits Navier’s preferences. Have them delivered

Sera Manor instead.”

representatives nodded in unison.

with Sera Manor itself–as compensation for Navier once he managed to contact