Chapter 9 The plane climbed into the sky , bound for foreign shores . In all of Crown City's vastness , the disappearance of one ordinary family would go completely unnoticed . Meanwhile , Damien was with Ophelia , holding her as they watched a movie together . A strange sensation of panic flared in his heart . He felt empty and hollow , as if something significant had been lost forever in this moment . Ophelia noticed his distraction and looked up at him . " What's wrong ? " " Nothing .

It's probably just my imagination . " Damien shook his head and smiled , holding her even tighter . " Hmph ! Being absent - minded when you're with me ? I'm going to punish you ! " She playfully caused mischief on him , tickling him randomly , until she wore herself out . " What ! You're not ticklish at all . " Damien chuckled softly . " If that punishment doesn't work , then let's try a different one . " With that , he scooped her up and tossed her onto the bed .

The two rolled around together , laughing and playing . At some point , their playful movements took on a different tone . They drew closer and closer until finally their lips met . The room was filled with passion . They stayed wrapped up together for three days straight . But Damien went from initial satisfaction to growing bored , Jbecoming somewhat disinterested . Ophelia had tried every novel approach imaginable , yet Damien remained distracted throughout .

It wasn't that he was tired of these activities - he was getting tired of her as a person . Constantly being around the same person was rather dull . Most importantly , Celeste hadn't sent him any messages in a long time . She was doing exactly as he wished - not disturbing him during the days he wasn't with her . This was clearly what he had wanted, yet something about it left a bad taste in his mouth . Damien glanced at his phone .

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In his chat history with Celeste , their conversations had somehow gone from endless exchanges to pitifully few . Their most recent phone call was several days ago during that auction incident . He frowned , an inexplicable anger rising in his chest . He said he didn't want her to disturb him , so she really wasn't going to do anything at all ? Did she even remember that she was his wife ?

Damien opened Celeste's chat countless times , hoping to see a message from her at any moment , but there was always nothing . He hesitated , unsure whether he should call her . Before he could decide , Ophelia suddenly covered his eyes with her hands . " Guess what surprise I prepared for you ! " She pretended to be hiding a surprise , but her body in a thin lace nightgown subtly brushed against his neck , full of seductive intent .

Damien didn't react in time and accidentally touched the screen , dialing Celeste " Sorry , the number you have dialed is not in service … " The mechanical female voice reached both their ears , and they both froze . " Whatever it is can wait ! " Damien impatiently pushed Ophelia behind him and called Celeste's number again in disbelief . However , it was the same voice , the same message . " How is this possible ? " His mind went blank , unable to understand what had happened .

Ophelia glanced at the contact name and pretended to console him , " Damien , maybe Ms. Wilde is just busy with something , or maybe she's angry with you and jealous of me , so she deliberately canceled her phone number to make you worry and come looking for her . " She's still your wife , so where could she go ? What could possibly happen ? She's probably at home right now waiting for you to come and coax her . "