• 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?

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

  • She deliberately asked. “Lysander, who

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

  • Let’s

  • his retreating back, Celeste felt an even greater sense

  • had passed, and Lysander

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  • England,

  • divorce papers tightly with his thoughts

  • Celeste at

  • me Navier actually left? Seriously? And disappeared overseas without a trace, while Ophelia was reborn and returned to your

  • of his drink

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

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

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

  • don’t know,” Lysander drained

  • so quickly. It’s out of my plan. Besides, if Navier hasn’t given up on me, she’ll definitely cause trouble when she finds

  • she might

  • this, everyone fell

  • really gonna cause trouble, she

  • already.”

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

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