“You…” Celeste’s anger bubbled up, leaving her heart pounding.

“I visited the temple days ago to inquire about your and Millie’s fortunes. A master told me that you two are opposites.”

“What temple?”

Marcus’ voice cut sharply through Celeste’s words, making it clear he didn’t want to hear more.

Encouraged by Marcus’ inquiry, thinking he was interested, Celeste quickly said, “I wouldn’t go to just any ordinary temple. I went to the largest and most renowned temple in Preagend.”

“The largest temple in Preagend? I understand. I’ll have this so- called holiest temple in Preagend torn down. Our family donates a significant amount of money to them every year, and they say this about us? It has no reason to exist.”

“Nonsense!” Celeste burst out, her face a mask of fury.

Millie arrived, nervously carrying the

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“I’m Leaving.”

as she grabbed her bag and stormed out, not in the mood for tea or

rooted to the spot. In the span of just a few

unruffled, drew Millie down to sit beside

worry. Give me

put his arms around her waist, and sipped the

him,

tearing down? It’s disrespectful to say

claims we’re against each other. I don’t

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