Chapter 24
Celeste considered it for a moment before replying. If I wanted to get her seni io
get her sent in jail for a while, could you make that happen?]
Ophelia: [Given what she’s done so far, the most I could do is push her to compensate you in every possible way. Getting her behind bars would be difficult. But if that’s what you want, I’ll do everything I can to make it happen |
Celeste: If putting her in jail is too hard, then making her compensate me works too. Just handle it however you think is best.||
Ophelia: [Got it. I won’t let you down.]
Aside from one slip–up at the start, Ophelia had
really
ly never let Celeste down.
After their chat, Celeste glanced at the messages from her team. [Cele, we’ve made it to Ravenshire! When do you have time to hang out?]
Celeste instinctively looked at Marcus, who was sitting on the hospital bed, going through paperwork. Then she replied. Il probably won’t be free these next few days. I’m taking care of someone who saved my life.]
AceOfJo: [Wait, Cele, is this the guy who saved your life by donating blood a year ago?]
Celeste: [Yeah.]
AceOfJo. [After a whole year, you two meet again? Looks like fate has plans for you]
Celeste had known Marcus all along, so if she’d wanted to meet him, she could have done so anytime over the past year, But she didn’t want to intrude on his life just because he’d saved her.
Instead, Celeste followed his news quietly, ready to help him if he ever needed it.
But Marcus was just too capable. In the past year, he’d managed everything so well that Celeste never had the chance to repay his kindness.
Until recently, when Celeste saved his life during surgery. Now, that debt was settled.
Once Marcus recovered and was discharged, Celeste figured they’d probably never cross paths again.
Celeste texted back. [Alright, enough about me. V
What about you all! Where’s the fan meet happening this time?
PocketBan: [We’re planning to hold it at the Prosperity Hotel in Ravenshire, Cele, if you’re free, come join us!]
Celeste [I’ll think about it. You guys go ahead and prepare. I’ll catch up with you once my business here is sorted out]
AceOfJo: [Sounds good!]
After finishing her replies, Celeste opened her phone to scroll through the latest videos on Chloe.
With Chloe’s plagiarism scandal out, the Sinclair Group had taken a huge hit. Their stock, which had been on a steady rise, was now plummeting
Grant must be furious over this mess, Celeste thought.
Meanwhile, in Declan’s hospital room, he’d just taken the medication Celeste gave him, and already he was feeling a bit stronger. He was scrolling through Nocturne Alliance’s updates on his phone.
“Holy stur” Decian shouted. When he saw that the Nocturne Alliance was hosting a fan meet in Ravenshire, he jumped out of bed in
excitement.
“My idol Cele is coming to Ravenshire! Ahh!” Declan exclaimed, unable to contain his excitement.
Rafferty, hearing the noise from the restroom, rushed out to see what was going on. “What’s gotten into you? Why are you making such a ruckuy?” he asked
“Dad, my favorite team is coming to Ravenshire, and they’re hosting a fan meeting at our hotel. Can I leave the hospital to go see them that day Declan asked, his eyes lighting up.
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Chapter 24
Declan had been a fan since the very first day Nocturne Alliance was founded Back then, as a kid with a heart condition, he’d spent most of his life in hospitals, feeling lost about his future.
One day. Declan saw someone in the hospital playing a game, and curious, he downloaded it himself. That’s when he first encountered
his idol Cele
Right after finishing training camp, his very first match was alongside her. Declan had been terrible at the game, and everyone made fun of him, except Cele, who stuck up for him
After the match. Cele even invited him to play a couple more rounds. When she found out about Declan’s heart condition, she gifted hom a character skin to cheer him up.
| person.
dele’s voice was so warm that, even through the screen. Declan could tell she was a kind, beautiful p
Since then. Declan haded every match the Alliance played. Even though Cele always wore a mask, and he’d never seen her real
face, she was perfect to
Rafferty looked at Declan, unimpressed. With your condition, you can’t go running around outside,” he scolded. “I don’t care what kind of idol you want to meet, and you’re staying in the hospital until you’re fully recovered.”
Decian thought. I can bring an oxygen tank with me if needed. Besides, ever since taking Celeste’s medicine, I don’t feel my usual heart pain, even without oxygen. So Dad doesn’t need to worry me.
Then Declan said seriously. “Dad. Cele ‘s going to be there, so even if you say no. I’m going.”
Hearing this Rafferty stared at him, unamused. He thought. What idol? What team? This is ridiculous!
Not following the gaming scene at all. Rafferty couldn’t understand Declan’s excitement. He just shot him a stern look and ordered, “Isten. Liddo, until you re fally better, you’re not going anywhere. You can idolize whoever you want after you recover.
“No way” Declan replied, his determination unwavering
This fan meeting was different from the others. It was being held to celebrate Nocturne Alliance’s world championship victory.
So Cele would definitely attend, and Declan wasn’t going to miss a chance to see her in person.
Rafferty, annoyed by Declan’s stubbornness, gave him a light punch on the shoulder. Why do you have to be so difficult? I said no, so I do! Why can’t you just listen for once”
Because I want to see her, Dad, Declan murmured, giving up on trying to explain to someone who didn’t understand. Instead, he lay back on his bed, glued to his phone, scrolling through the latest Alliance news.
I can’t wait to finally meet you, Cele. Just a little longer!: Declan thought.,
afferty wa “Hey”
was about to scold him some more when his phone buzzed. Seeing Amara’s name on
the
screen, he answered immediately.
Amara uid, her voice urgent. “Honey, I just tried to complete Celeste’s transfer paperwork, but the school’s president told me she’d been expelled
The reason is her poor academic performance and breaking school rules. Do you think Celeste knows about this?
Expelled my tweet daughter? Rafferty thought, his face grew grim.
Ruderty replied senoudy. “Whether she knows or not doesn’t matter. Since Skyline University had dismissed her, we’ll just find her an even better school in Ravenshire
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