The Ruined Bride of Velvet Nights by Brick Moving Ant

Chapter 25

  • 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?

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

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

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

  • Let’s go inside.”

  • Celeste felt an even greater sense of

  • a month had passed, and Lysander still had no

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  • to England, she had vanished completely.

  • the divorce papers tightly with

  • gathering with friends, he had left Celeste at home,

  • Hayes, leaning forward. “You’re telling me Navier actually left? Seriously? And disappeared overseas without a trace, while Ophelia was

  • of his

  • love, your dream life is happening, and you’re still sitting here

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

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

  • know,” Lysander drained his glass.

  • Navier hasn’t given up on

  • she might

  • everyone

  • was really gonna cause trouble, she

  • already.”

  • hung up on you, why would she divorce

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