The Ruined Bride of Velvet Nights by Brick Moving Ant

Chapter 17

If Lysander truly disliked Navier, he would never have allowed her into his life in the first place.

There had been plenty of women who had tried to date with him but he had pushed away without at second thought.

Yet somehow, Navier had been allowed to remain.

After the awkward silence stretched too long, his friends attempted to smooth things over.

“Alright, alright,” James conceded. “Whatever you say. We get it. You’re just being a responsible guy–concerned about a childhood friend abroad. We’ll help you look for her too. By the way, have you spoken with Navier’s parents about her disappearance?”

“They should know something, right? She’s their daughter, after all. It’s been quite a while–you should probably notify them.”

Lysander remained silent for a long moment before nodding.

The deafening music in the private room abruptly cut off as he dialed Mr. Armstrong’s number.

A heavy weight settled in his chest just before the other end finally picked up.

He had treated Navier poorly–there was no denying that.

“Lysander! What’s up, my boy?” Mr. Armstrong’s cheerful voice came through.

Lysander cleared his throat, maintaining a composed tone. “Dad, Navier and I are divorced. She left

hasn’t been heard from since. Did

dreams now. We gave her our blessing! Divorce happens–we never thought you two were gonna last anyway. No need to call me ‘Dad‘ anymore–back to Mr. Armstrong, just like the past.”

it, and whatever

views and clearly took the divorce in stride,

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forever if it doesn’t

face tightened and struggled to form his next question.

moved on? and she’s just fine

it no deeper thought. “Yeah! Oh–funny thing, though. I actually ran into her a while back while I was traveling for business. Looked like she was having a great time. And there were a few handsome guys around her too, you know?Maybe she’s already started a new relationship!”

“WHAT?!”

the phone tightened so severely that veins bulged

“Then is she-”

run–big merger negotiation waiting. If you wanna know more, maybe try calling her yourself. Later, kid.” Mr. Armstrong hastily

Lysander could finish his question.

the next instant, his phone flew across the room, smashing against the wall with

had overheard Mr. Armstrong’s side of the conversation. They froze, not daring to

mind replayed Mr. Armstrong’s words on an endless loop, a suffocating aura

consuming all rational

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