• 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?

  • city upside down if you have to–just find her.” he

  • darkened. She deliberately asked. “Lysander, who are you texting?”

  • Nick,” he replied hastily, his manner

  • home. Let’s go

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

  • passed, and Lysander still had

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  • England,

  • the divorce papers tightly with his

  • he had left Celeste at home, needing space to clear his

  • Seriously?

  • of his drink and nodded.

  • dream life is happening,

  • be

  • your dream came true, your business is thriving, god–you’ve got it all,” James laughed. “I’d be

  • know,” Lysander drained his glass.

  • considered marrying Ophelia so quickly. It’s out of my plan. Besides, if Navier hasn’t given up

  • might

  • everyone fell

  • “If Navier was really gonna

  • already.”

  • would she divorce you? Being your

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