The Ruined Bride of Velvet Nights by Brick Moving Ant

Chapter 16

Lysander hung up and noticed Celeste’s distant expression. Assuming she was frightened, he quickly

reassured her.

“They had it coming because of their greedy, and he dared to treat you that way.”

Celeste leaned into his embrace and spoke softly. “It’s okay. He doesn’t know I’m not his sister anymore. I did take over his sister’s body, maybe part of me feels guilty for that.”

“Ophelia, you’re too kindhearted.” Lysander stroked her hair, resting his chin atop her head.

“With me here, I’ll protect you. Nothing will ever hurt you again.”

Even as he spoke these tender words, his phone kept vibrating with incoming messages.

They were from Nick, his secretary.

Celeste caught a glimpse of the screen–along with updates about the Stanley family, there was

mention of Navier.

Nick’s team still couldn’t locate her.

Lysander’s expression darkened further.

How long is she going to keep this up? It’s been ages–she can’t still be this angry. Would she really

cut him out of her life forever?

you have

She deliberately asked. “Lysander, who are you

with Nick,” he replied hastily, his manner unnaturally stiff

home. Let’s go inside.”

subject smoothly. Watching his retreating back, Celeste felt an even greater sense of bitter

passed, and Lysander still had no information

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one–way ticket to England, she had vanished

tightly

with friends, he had left Celeste at

hold on,” said Eric Hayes, leaning forward. “You’re telling me Navier actually left? Seriously? And disappeared overseas without a trace, while Ophelia was reborn and returned to

of his drink and

“Ophelia’s back, your first love, your dream life is happening,

“since you’re divorced, shouldn’t you be planning your wedding with

your dream came true, your business is thriving, god–you’ve got it all,” James laughed. “I’d be celebrating, not looking like someone ran over my

Lysander drained his glass.

if Navier hasn’t given up on me,

might hurt

this, everyone

suggested. “If Navier was really gonna

already.”

would she divorce you?