“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.

utterance bore a twist of irony, as Celeste hadn’t expected

is my only offspring. My yearning is for his safety

as she stood

as she handed a card to Millie. “There’s one million dollars on this card. Take it

card and Celeste’s sneering face, and she responded with a disdainful curl

that enough for you?” Celeste snapped. “You should know your place. You

to tremble as she

it. Her disdain for Millie deepened, convinced that Millie must be holding out for more

What a greedy woman!

was firm as she said, “Whether I’m worth it or not is irrelevant. I

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