Chapter 682

“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.

Yet Millie’s utterance bore a twist of irony, as Celeste hadn’t expected such a frank declaration.

“Yes, I do wish for your divorce. Marcus is my only offspring. My yearning is for his safety and well-

being.”

Millie’s brow furrowed as she stood in place.

“You 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 file for divorce.”

Millie’s eyes flicked between the card and Celeste’s sneering face, and she responded with a disdainful

curl of her lip.

“Isn’t that enough for you?” Celeste snapped. “You should know your place. You don’t even deserve

half of what I’m giving you!”

Celeste’s hand began to tremble as she held out the card, growing frustrated by

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

for more money.

What a greedy woman!

Millie’s voice was firm as she said, “Whether I’m worth it or not is irrelevant. I won’t take your money.

Take back your card.”

Her eyes were resolute and cold.

“You think you can play games with me?” Celeste’s voice rose in anger. “You claim not to want the

money, but consider what Marcus has already spent on you. I know all about the rare hairpin and the

one billion he gave you. Your greed knows no bounds.”

Millie’s hand clenched involuntarily. She found herself at a loss for words, unable to refute Celeste’s

accusations.

She didn’t want to defend herself by explaining that she had returned the one billion to Marcus. She

knew that even if she did, Celeste would never believe her.

Millie maintained her silence. Her posture was neither subservient nor defiant.

She didn’t even address the topic of divorce.