The Ruined Bride of Velvet Nights by Brick Moving Ant

Chapter 25

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  • 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?

  • if you have to–just find her.” he furiously typed back.

  • She deliberately asked. “Lysander,

  • his manner unnaturally stiff as he pocketed his

  • home. Let’s

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

  • had passed, and Lysander

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  • ticket to England, she had vanished

  • tightly with his

  • had left Celeste at home, needing space

  • me Navier actually left? Seriously? And

  • sip of his drink and

  • what?” James asked. “Ophelia’s back, your first love, your dream

  • in, “since you’re divorced, shouldn’t you be

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

  • don’t know,” Lysander drained his glass.

  • if Navier hasn’t given up on

  • might hurt

  • everyone fell

  • tentatively suggested. “If Navier was really gonna

  • already.”

  • why would she divorce you? Being your legal wife would

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