The Masterpiece of Leaving：Prepared A Perfect Stand-In For Him novel Chapter 15

Lysander had just finalized Celeste’s enrollment when an uninvited guest made an appearance.

A heavyset young man with dyed red hair, dirty dreadlocks, and multiple ear piercings kept peering into their luxury vehicle.

After several glances, Roberto finally confirmed the woman inside was indeed his sister.

"Holy shit, Celeste! Look at you! Got yourself a sugar daddy with serious cash, sis!" he sneered, giving her a contemptuous look before boldly climbing into the car.

His sweaty t-shirt leaving a faint mark on the leather seats, but shame wasn't in his vocabulary. He casually draped his arm over Lysander's shoulder.

"I'm Roberto Stanley, Celeste's brother. So you're my new brother-in-law, right? My sister hasn't sent me any money in forever. Since you're family now, that’s gotta change, right?"

"A ride like this? You've got cash to burn. Why not just give me this car? Perfect timing—I'm getting my license soon and need some wheels!"

"Oh, and my parents are broke too—can't even afford their medical bills. Come on, bro, help us out! Put it on Celeste's tab if you want."

When he finished, Roberto leaned back comfortably against the seat, his greedy eyes scanning the car's interior, treating Lysander as if he were completely irrelevant.

Celeste remained perfectly calm inside, actually hoping her brother would make an even bigger scene.

Outwardly, however, she feigned fear, shrinking into Lysander's arms with apparent alarm.

"Lysander, he's not my brother! How could Celeste's brother be such a person? Should we help him? Do you think his family is really struggling that badly?"

Seeing her apparent innocence and kindness, Lysander suppressed his disgust. His gaze toward Roberto turned glacial.

"Of course. I'll be more than happy to 'help' the Stanley family—provided they can handle what's coming."

Roberto missed the ominous undertone completely. His smile widened and his look toward Lysander grew even more dismissive.