“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.

a twist of irony, as Celeste hadn’t expected such a

I do wish for your divorce. Marcus is my only

as

truly are a greedy woman.” Celeste’s voice dripped with scorn as she handed a card to Millie. “There’s one

the card and Celeste’s sneering face,

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

to tremble as she held

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

What a greedy woman!

worth it or not is irrelevant. I

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