THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 849

Celeste nodded frantically. "Okay, okay. Please, hurry."

The most important thing now was to get Caitlin released.

When they stepped back inside from the balcony, both Celia and Celeste had composed their expressions, determined not to let Carey see that anything was wrong.

Celia put on her hat and walked over to Carey, her tone apologetic. "Carey, I'm so sorry, but something urgent has come up. I won't be able to go shopping with you this afternoon."

"That's alright, don't worry about me. You should go take care of your business."

Celia nodded. "I'll be going then."

After Celia left, Carey's anxiety only grew. She paced back and forth in the room, constantly checking the clock and then turning to Celeste. "Celeste, when is Freya coming back?"

"Soon, very soon." Celeste peeled an apple and handed it to her. "Carey, Catie just told me that when she gets back, she wants to take you to buy a new phone."

At Vance Castle, Carey hadn't even been allowed to watch television, let alone own a phone. Caitlin's plan had been to take her shopping for one after her house call.

Carey frowned. "Celeste, are you telling me the truth? I don't know why, but my heart just won't stop fluttering."

"It's alright, it's alright," Celeste said, putting a comforting arm around Carey's shoulders. "Carey, please don't overthink things. Why don't you lie down and rest for a bit?"

Carey shook her head. "I'd rather wait with you for Freya to come back."

She then added, "Celeste, could you ask Freya to video call you? Just for a minute."

Without seeing Caitlin, Carey couldn't shake the feeling of unease.

Celeste forced another smile. "Of course. I'll ask her if she's free to chat in a little while."

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Celia raced back to Palmer Castle. Brock was shocked when he heard the news.

"How dare the Vances be so lawless!" he exclaimed. "Don't worry, Celia. I'll go to the Royal Police headquarters right now."

"I'll wait for you at home!" Celia said.

Brock nodded and left. About two hours later, he returned.

Celia shot up from her seat the moment she saw him. "Brock, how did it go?"

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