It had to be Millie, that wench, who had sent the photos to Marcus.


    Upon observing Marcus and Millie’s hands clenched together, a virulent envy tinged her gaze, turning


    her eyes a shade of green.


    “Marcus, have Imitted some mistake?”


    “Mother, haven’t you been arranging a marriage for Rhea? It’s been quite a while, yet there’s been no


    progress.”


    Achilling smile adorned Marcus’ face as he directed his gaze at Celeste.


    Celeste was taken aback. Why did he suddenly bring up Rhea’s marriage? But it jogged her memory.


    Lately, her concerns have been consumed by Marcus’ injury, causing her to overlook other matters.


    “Rhea, how are things progressing with the son of the Barker family?”


    Celeste had selected Darin Barker as Rhea’s prospective partner.


    “Well… We’re… doing fine.”


    Rhea met Celeste’s solicitous eyes, summoning her courage to respond.


    Hidden beneath the table, she tugged at the hem of her dress. In truth, she paid little heed to Darin.


    She simply didn’t find him appealing.


    Gazing upon him felt akin to observing a dog halfway, an animal far removed from the wolves she had


    adored since childhood.


    “Select a suitable date within this month for your marriage to Darin. You’re no longer young. Following


    your marriage, I hope you’ll tend to your husband and children at home. Abandon this ce. My


    household isn’t in the business of raising you in their stead.”


    His words were cutting.


    His frigid countenance underscored his unwavering stance.


    Rhea parted her lips but failed to voice a retort.


    A resounding crash reverberated through Rhea’s being. She gazed at Celeste, intending to convey that


    she and Darin needed more time to cultivate their rtionship.


    However, Marcus spoke before her.


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    “If you’re disinclined to marry, then dedicate yourself to tending to your father henceforth. He devoted a


    great deal to my family’s cause and is now advanced in age. I intend to have him retum. You should


    exhibit filial piety towards him moving forward.”


    Since Rhea nursed an infatuation for him, he would sever itpletely.


    Her father’s business wielded influence and authority. Its dissolution would mean the forfeiture of her


    privileges.