Chapter 24 " I didn't … I wouldn't … I just wanted her to apologize to you and make amends . If you want me to atone , I'll do so too ! " Damien explained in a panic . He wanted to approach Celeste , but her fearful gaze held him back , and he dared not take a step closer . Chase furrowed his brows and gently patted Celeste's back . He comforted her in a soft voice , " Don't worry . I won't give him another chance to hurt you .

" Then , when he turned to face Damien , his expression instantly darkened . " Damien , do you even believe what you're saying ? If you really wanted to atone , would you need Celeste's permission before doing it , or do you not dare to do so ? " Before Damien could refute him , Chase continued , " Whether you're willing to atone or not doesn't matter . I'll have you atone right now ! " With that , several bodyguards stepped forward . They tied him up and dragged him into the car .

Damien didn't resist . He merely stared at Celeste . " Celeste , the only reason I didn't atone for my sins was because I wanted to find you sooner , apologize to you , and stay by your side . If this is what you want , then I'll accept it willingly . " Once he was dragged into the car , the door closed . The car receded into the distance until it disappeared entirely . Celeste couldn't help but ask Chase , " Where did you send him ? " I've already made arrangements at a prison here .

He will atone for every sin he has committed , " he replied calmly . Celeste nodded . She didn't care about Damien's fate . This was what he owed her to begin with . He had to pay it back . However , with Damien gone , Ophelia stood lost and unsure . After a brief panic , a spark of hope lit up in her eyes , and she seemed to come alive again . Looking at Chase , tall and poised beside Celeste , Ophelia did what she had done countless times before .

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She tried to present her most flattering angle and said meekly , " Sir ? Could you please help me and my parents ? They're still being held in a hospital by Damien and are forced to donate blood at scheduled times . They're elderly and their bodies can't take it … " I'm begging you , please … I can give you whatever you want … " Her gaze was seductive , and her words were laced with implications .

Perhaps she had forgotten that she had been imprisoned for too long , but her voice had been ruined from the torment . It was hoarse and unpleasant . Celeste wasn't angry , nor was she jealous . On the contrary , she looked Ophelia and Chase over with amusement . She wanted to see how Chase would react . If he , like Damien , could be fooled by Ophelia's pathetic act , then there was no reason for her to stay with him . After all , she could still walk away with his entire fortune .

Chase's expression remained indifferent . There wasn't even a hint of emotion on his face . He was scarily calm . " I'm not a knight , so I can't save you . The only person who can save you and your parents is yourself . You aren't crippled , so you can earn money and go rescue them . " As soon as he finished speaking , he took Celeste's hand and walked home without sparing Ophelia another glance . Just as the door closed behind them , Chase pinned Celeste against it and kissed her lips .

His restraint held a faint undercurrent of madness . Between their breaths , his deep and magnetic voice whispered into her ear , " Celeste , you watched my performance . This is your punishment . " With that , he lightly bit her earlobe , making her tremble all over and let out a soft gasp . He then kissed her again , lifting her in his arms and carrying her toward the bedroom . As he walked , he explained , " Celeste , I'm not like Damien . I treasure you .

I wouldn't have stayed single all these years if just any woman could seduce me . " Got it … " Celeste panted breathlessly .