Billionaire Is 23

Chapter 23 Thunder, Broken Candle, an Omen of Death

Chapter 23 Thunder, Broken Candle, an Omen of Death

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Beneath the dark, looming clouds, a sudden streak of lightning was followed by a thunderclap so loud it felt like i I was right. on top of me.

I crouched down where I stood, clutching my ears in fright, nearly convinced I was about to lose my senses from the fear.

When I dared to look up again, I noticed the candle from the altar had toppled over in front of Luke.

The candle was snapped in half, and the wax spread across the floor like a dark omen.

This unsettling scene caused my grandmother, who had been watching with her usual stern concern, to nearly collapse. Thankfully, Mrs. Lambert was quick to support her. "Old Madam."

Luke, typically dismissive of superstitions, could not help but feel unnerved by the candle that had seemingly targeted him. Grandma's face paled, her voice shaky, "Thunder, broken candle, an omen of death... What have you done that is so terrible?" "Grandma, I swear, it's just a coincidence," Luke tried to reassure her, but his voice lacked conviction.

Understanding the old lady's deep-seated beliefs, Mrs. Lambert immediately summoned a servant to clean up the place.

"Old Madam, it's just a coincidence. Please, don't worry yourself. You should rest."

"Mrs. Lambert, I've been uneasy. Chloe haunts my dreams every night, and it's been over ten days since she last called," Grandma confessed, her anxiety palpable. Luke's expression darkened significantly. He was well aware of my deep attachment to Grandma, frequently visiting her or at least calling every few days.

While I might disregard him, I would never neglect Grandma.

"Grandma, are you sure Chloe hasn't called?" Luke pressed, desperate for some reassurance.

"Do I look like I would lie about this?" Grandmother snapped back, her frustration clear.

At that moment, I watched as realization dawned on Luke. His face turned white and he seemed to be getting weak in the knees.

Perhaps he was beginning to understand that the disturbing details surrounding the bloody wedding dress at the police station were more than mere coincidences.

Suddenly, a servant's voice broke the tense atmosphere, "Old Madam; your package has arrived. It's from Ms. Chloe."

quickly stepped forward to receive the package. The sender's details confirmed it was indeed from me, complete with

eased upon seeing the package, and he

wooden box containing an amulet and a greeting card I

amulet, blessed at Mount Spiritus before my wedding, was meant to ensure her

today, after the wedding, through a

perfect as

read the greeting card and clutched

and isn't something you can simply buy. It requires one to make their way

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Thunder, Broken Candle,

must be on her way. Have someone wait for her at

""Of course."

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the amulet's significance, "To obtain this amulet,

top, a challenge that can take a whole day.

year of the earthquake when I cheerfully sent him off to

spiritual significance, he had carelessly tossed

I had a bruise on my knee, he had asked about it, and I brushed it off as a minor

earthquake, many had perished, but he only sustained minor injuries, later realizing the

such an amulet, he watched as Grandma tucked hers

This

a resigned smile, "Grandma, don't worry. I once had a similar amulet. Here, I've also brought you a Bible and

was the Bible, Grandma took it with reverence. Her

it look so

crafted by a revered priest using unique materials and has received special blessings. It's meant to aid

fingers over the book gently. I tried in vain to stop her. "Grandma, no! You

dead did not matter anymore. My concern was the profound sadness Grandma would endure upon discovering the book

a revelation would be

knowing how deeply Grandma loved me, used this cruel tactic

not pulling her down to hell with me when I had the

is another shot at life to honor my filial duties and

observing as Grandma tenderly traced the

genuinely fond of it, her touch as gentle as when she caressed my head

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