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?

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

  • asked. “Lysander, who are

  • work stuff with Nick,” he replied hastily, his manner unnaturally stiff as he pocketed his phone.

  • home. Let’s go

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

  • had passed, and Lysander still had no information about Navier.

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  • one–way ticket to England, she

  • tightly with his thoughts

  • with friends, he had left Celeste

  • wait, hold on,” said Eric Hayes, leaning forward. “You’re telling me Navier actually left? Seriously? And disappeared overseas without a trace, while

  • a sip of his drink and nodded.

  • James asked. “Ophelia’s back, your first love, your dream life is happening, and

  • you’re divorced, shouldn’t you be planning your wedding with Ophelia now? What’s the problem?”

  • 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 dog.”

  • don’t know,” Lysander

  • plan. Besides, if Navier hasn’t given

  • she might hurt

  • this, everyone fell silent.

  • Navier was really gonna cause trouble, she would’ve done

  • already.”

  • on you, why would she

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