Chapter 723

“In that case, I would willingly give my life for you,” Marcus declared with unwavering determination.

He gently tilted Millie’s head, ensuring her gaze remained locked on his as he made his heartfelt vow.

The words were poetic and heartfelt, rendering Millie momentarily speechless. She responded by

entwining her fingers with his.

As the crowd marveled at the spectacle of fireworks, an inconspicuous black car sat parked by the

riverbank. Inside, a conversation unfolded.

“It’s strange how Marcus emerged unscathed after the poisoning incident. I saw him at the hospital that

day.”

“If he has truly been poisoned, then there is something more sinister at play.”

The man seated in the back spoke coldly. “Even if Marcus survives this ordeal, it’s evident that Millie is

his Achilles’ heel.”

The man’s gaze narrowed as he fixated on the fireworks outside the window. They were as captivating

as Millie.

“Unless I permit it, do not lay a hand on her.”

Rhea made an effort to sway Celeste as she resisted the idea of marrying Darin.

“I’m still young, and I don’t want to rush into marriage. I want to spend more time getting to know Darin

better,” Rhea pleaded.

In truth, Rhea had kept her distance from Darin in private. Despite his affection for her, she had largely

ignored him.

“Rhea, Darin is the sole heir of the Barker family, with a thriving fashion business.

I’ve heard that he’s genuinely smitten with you. Given your backgrounds, you two are a perfect match,”

Celeste insisted.

Wary of Marcus’ warning, Celeste sought to quash Rhea’s fascination with Marcus swiftly.

“There seems to be a misunderstanding. I view Marcus as a brother, and I know that Shera had

feelings for him while she was alive. I understand that you also had a connection with her. If the

accident hadn’t occurred, Marcus would have been my brother-in-law. Nevertheless, let me clarify that I

have neither romantic inclinations towards Marcus nor any intention to come between him and Shera,”

Rhea asserted.

Rhea recognized the importance of assuring Celeste, given her concerns about Rhea’s feelings for

Marcus. So, Rhea strategically pretended to comply while quietly asserting her own wishes, aiming to

take control of her future path.

Celeste’s expression darkened as Rhea mentioned the past. She had once believed Shera, a graduate

of a prestigious university, to be a worthy match for her son.

Celeste had wanted Shera to be part of their family, but fate intervened in the form of the accident

before their plans could materialize.

“If you’re opposed to marrying Darin, I won’t force you. It’s getting late, so you should head back

home,” Celeste stated.

Frustrated by Celeste’s reluctance to consider her feelings, Rhea’s thoughts remained focused on

Marcus. The prospect of marriage was unappealing to her, as she had her sights set on Marcus.

In that moment, she felt as if she were standing on a precipice. Should she reject marriage, her father

would resign and return home, exacerbating the Evans family’s already precarious situation. Without

her family’s support, her standing in Preagend’s hierarchical society would plummet.