“Blood spilled, bonds were severed, and the family was sundered.”

These words, sharp as thorns, found purchase within her consciousness. The raw truth unfurled, leaving Millie reeling.

Celeste consulted a fortune-teller who predicted an unfavorable outcome for Millie and Marcus based on their birthdates. The forecast indicated a difficult relationship and a miserable ending for them.

Millie’s lips pressed into a taut line, recognizing the weight of superstition that often gripped the wealthy.

“Is your desire then to orchestrate our separation? To pave the way for our divorce.”

With determination, Millie folded the paper, her words clear and unambiguous.

twist of irony, as Celeste hadn’t

is my only

brow furrowed as she stood in

truly are a greedy woman.” Celeste’s voice dripped with scorn as she handed a card to Millie. “There’s one million dollars on this card. Take it and

face, and she responded with a

Celeste snapped. “You should know your place. You don’t even deserve half of what

tremble as she held out

to accept it. Her disdain for Millie deepened, convinced that Millie must

What a greedy woman!

worth it or not is irrelevant. I won’t take your money. Take back

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