• Chapter 15

  • Lysander had just finalized Celeste’s enrollment when an uninvited guest made an appearance,

  • A heavyset young man with dyed red hair, dirty dreadlocks, and multiple ear piercings kept peering

  • into their luxury vehicle.

  • After several glances, Roberto finally confirmed the woman inside was indeed his sister.

  • “Holy shit, Celeste! Look at you! Got yourself a sugar daddy with serious cash, sis!” he sneered,

  • giving her a contemptuous look before boldly climbing into the car.

  • His sweaty t–shirt leaving a faint mark on the leather seats, but shame wasn’t in his vocabulary. He casually draped his arm over Lysander’s shoulder.

  • “I’m Roberto Stanley, Celeste’s brother. So you’re my new brother–in–law, right? My sister hasn’t sent me any money in forever. Since you’re family now, that’s gotta change, right?”

  • “A ride like this? You’ve got cash to burn. Why not just give me this car? Perfect timing–I’m getting my license soon and need some wheels!”

  • “Oh, and my parents are broke too–can’t even afford their medical bills. Come on, bro, help us out!

  • Put it on Celeste’s tab if you want.”

  • When he finished, Roberto leaned back comfortably against the seat, his greedy eyes scanning the car’s interior, treating Lysander as if he were completely irrelevant.

  • remained perfectly calm inside, actually hoping her brother would make an

  • scene.

  • fear, shrinking into Lysander’s

  • brother! How could Celeste’s brother be such a person? Should we help

  • his family is really struggling that

  • apparent innocence and kindness, Lysander suppressed his disgust.

  • happy to ‘help‘

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  • missed the ominous undertone completely. His smile widened and his

  • extended his

  • let’s start with ten grand. Just

  • I should be more generous.” Lysander let out a derisive laugh. “Here–black Amex Centurion card has no limit and no PIN. Enjoy

  • yourself.”

  • so huge it left him dizzy. He didn’t spare

  • bolting out of the car to test it before Lysander could

  • change his mind.

  • car door slammed

  • lowest point as he called his

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