• 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?

  • have to–just find her.” he

  • deliberately asked. “Lysander, who

  • hastily, his manner unnaturally stiff as he pocketed his phone.

  • Let’s

  • smoothly. Watching his retreating back, Celeste felt an even

  • had passed, and Lysander still had no

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  • ticket to England,

  • the divorce papers tightly

  • gathering with friends, he had left Celeste at home, needing space to clear

  • actually left? Seriously? And disappeared overseas without a trace, while Ophelia was reborn and

  • took a sip of his drink

  • first love, your dream life is happening, and you’re still sitting here looking miserable?”

  • you be planning your wedding with Ophelia now? What’s

  • true, your business is thriving, god–you’ve got it all,” James laughed. “I’d be celebrating, not looking like

  • Lysander drained his

  • Navier hasn’t given up on me, she’ll definitely cause trouble when she finds out.”

  • worried she might hurt Ophelia.”

  • this, everyone

  • suggested. “If Navier was really gonna cause trouble, she would’ve

  • already.”

  • she was still hung up on you, why would she divorce you? Being your legal wife

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