Chapter 676

Celeste was fuming.

Rhea chose to speak at the right moment. “Please try to remain calm.”

She then voiced her concern. “Is Marcus’ arm injured?”

“You saw his wound? It hasn’t healed yet?” Celeste questioned, already aware of Marcus’ injury from

when he was recovering at home.

“It appears to be unhealed. Could it be serious?” Rhea queried, genuine worry in her voice.

A shadow of concern crossed Celeste’s face.

“Marcus is usually so robust. How could he sustain an injury? I have this nagging feeling…” Rhea’s

voice trailed off.

“What is it you feel?” Celeste pressed, eager to understand.

Rhea continued cautiously, “I’m afraid there might be a conflict between Marcus’ and Millie’s

astrological signs. This injury could merely be the start. I’m genuinely concerned about what other

mishaps might befall Marcus in the future.”

Celeste’s brow furrowed, her underlying dislike for Millie was further fueled by Rhea’s speculation.

“Rhea, accompany me to the Spirit Temple this afternoon. We’ll consult a spiritual master. Marcus is my

only son, and if Millie brings any misfortune his way, I’ll not tolerate her presence a moment longer,”

Celeste declared, her voice resolute.

Celeste and Rhea arrived at the largest temple in Preagend, a place Celeste regularly supported with

generous donations. The temple’s master, renowned as a skilled diviner, recognized her immediately.

Upon spotting Celeste, the master approached, greeting her with respect. “Mrs. Thomas.”

Rhea, standing a short distance away, observed Celeste as she presented the master with Marcus’ and

Millie’s identification information, a knowing smile playing on her lips.

Millie, just wait and see how I teach you a lesson. Mrs. Thomas has but one son. If you are cursed by

fate, she will never let you be with Marcus.

As Rhea had anticipated, Celeste emerged half an hour later, her expression one of deep concern.

The master had evaluated the astrological compatibility of Millie and Marcus, concluding that their

union was destined for calamity. Financial ruin, even life-threatening danger, loomed on their path, with

Millie identified as Marcus’ unlucky charm.

“Mrs. Thomas, what were the findings?” Rhea inquired, feigning ignorance.

Celeste shook her head, her voice heavy with worry. “Millie’s fate is ill-omened. If Marcus continues his

relationship with her, she will lead him to disaster.”

“It’s no surprise, really. Ever since Marcus married her, things have not been right with him. Though he

may resent me now, what truly concerns me is the worsening relationship between him and you.”

“I must pray for Marcus,” Celeste declared as she walked towards the floor where she could pray.

After Celeste left the temple, Rhea approached the master and discreetly handed him a sum of money.

“This is your reward.”