Her Gilded Revenge For Stolen Fate novel Chapter 46

Chapter 46

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Celia was always quick–witted, and she could instantly sense Quentin’s dislike. Her hand, hidden in her sleeve, clenched into a fist, and the sharp pain snapped her back to focus.

She had hesitated over this plan for a long time. As an unmarried woman, any move that crossed the line would only fuel rumors and invite unwanted talk.

But now, she was out of options. She had to prove her value to Quentin, show him her destiny was way more valuable than Vivian’s, so he’d forget about today’s fiasco.

Celia took a deep breath, her gaze hardened with resolve. The guests took turns scooping water and praying before the blessing altar. No more trouble followed.

After the ceremony, some of the guests were invited to the ritual hall at the Sanctuary of Peace, including the Snyder family. Vivian looked up at the familiar statue of the Goddess Fortuna, and at last, she saw what Celia was up to.

She shot a glance at the Queen Mother, who was sitting on her cushion, fiddling with the Wheel of Fate. Vivian’s lips curled into a mischievous smile. Memories from her previous life flashed in her mind, the scene growing sharper.

The Queen Mother was a master of the celestial augury, and she had once personally spun the Wheel of Fate with Celia. That time, Celia landed on the Favor of Providence, meaning anything she wished for would come true.

Even before that, Celia had been hailed as a lucky star for making the Silvermoon Twinbloom blossom. Now, landing on such an auspicious number sealed the deal.

Celia was not only beautiful and gifted but also extraordinarily fortunate, said to be favored by Fortune.

The Queen Mother took her faith seriously and would never have failed to notice someone like Celia. Yet after Vivian became involved, the Favor of Providence shifted away from Celia and settled instead on Enoch.

Unless Celia managed to land another super lucky number on the Wheel of Fate, the Queen Mother would see her as another pretty face and wouldn’t bother giving her much attention.

“Host, Celia’s luck is off the charts. If she spins the Wheel of Fate herself, the odds of her landing on a lucky number are pretty high,” the System warned in its usual icy tone.

Vivian lowered her eyes and nodded, letting the pearl bracelet slip into the center of her palm. The skin there was marked with pale scars, shallow but recent, and impossible to miss.

Those were the marks she had picked up earlier when she saved someone from the bear. Vivian did not mind at all. She still had scars on her face that had yet to fade, and a few more on her palm meant nothing to her.

Vivian explained, “System, have you ever noticed how some people can’t trust luck? Even when they know they have a ninety percent chance at a lucky number, it’s never enough. They always want a guaranteed win.”

The System caught on to what Vivian meant, and for once, its cold, mechanical voice carried a hint of surprise. “So you mean Celia plans to tamper with the Wheel of Fate to guarantee a lucky number?” the System said. “That takes nerve.”

The System paused and then asked, “How does she intend to pull that off?”

Vivian explained, “See that twisted silver bracelet on Celia’s wrist? It looks all pure silver, but there’s a magnet tucked inside.

“Out of the nineteen wheels laid out on the ceremonial cloth, several have already been tampered with. The fragrant wood inside was hollowed out and packed with magnets and cotton, so they feel no different from the others.”

Even after living two lifetimes, Vivian had to admit that Celia’s scheme was impressively clever.

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Most people would never dare meddle with the Queen Mother’s Wheel of Fate, but with Xavier backing her and Victoria’s influence within the palace, pulling something like this off was effortless for Celia.

“So, host, how do you plan to break the deadlock?” the System asked, a trace of unease creeping into its voice.

“Turning the tables isn’t hard at all,” Vivian replied, offering no further explanation. She glanced toward Enoch, who stood nearby. His gaze was icy, and the killing aura around him was so intense that no one dared approach.

But the situation had already changed. The Silvermoon Twinbloom had bloomed for Enoch. That meant Enoch was truly destined to rule one day.

With that thought in mind, several nobles began drifting toward Enoch, eager to curry favor. Before long, his side was crowded with people. Xavier, by contrast, was left with only a handful of loyal supporters, standing there looking isolated.

Xavier maintained his gentle, warm smile, revealing nothing of what he felt inside. Celia, however, felt a sharp ache in her chest. She could not bear to see him treated this way.

Her lover, Xavier, had always been born to shine. No matter where he went, he should be the center of attention, with people surrounding him like stars orbiting the moon.

But now, because of Enoch, no one wanted to stand near Xavier. The guests deliberately kept their distance, pretending Xavier did not exist.

Celia found this harder and harder to accept. Her gaze snapped to the Wheel of Fate, burning with resolve. She would win this, no matter the cost.

Earlier, Celia had painted the six aspects of angels onto the Crystal Hex Lantern. Each figure was lifelike, filled with gentleness and compassion, so moving that the Queen Mother could not bring herself to part with it.

The Queen Mother had long heard of Celia’s talents, and seeing them firsthand only deepened her admiration.

Recalling how Celia had once saved her own mother as a child by offering her blood, the Queen Mother was thoroughly pleased. She motioned for Celia to come closer.

Celia kept her eyes lowered, her posture modest and respectful. She approached with graceful steps, paid her respects, and then slowly took her seat on the cushion beside the Queen Mother.

Her gown was woven from the finest brocade, so smooth that it seemed to glide against her skin. As she lifted her wrist slightly, two pale scars came into view.

One scar was old, the other still fresh, both reminders of the times she had risked everything to save her mother.

“Celia, why don’t you give it a try?” the Queen Mother said.

Celia did not dare disobey. She stepped up to the ceremonial cloth and spun the Wheel of Fate. Seeing her do this, Sylvia finally felt her heart settle.

Even if Celia had been a little impulsive lately, her usual composure shaken, her destiny remained extraordinary. With powerful allies behind her and the Queen Mother’s support, she could rise straight to the top.

As long as Quentin kept his wits about him, Celia would remain his most beloved daughter, the precious jewel everyone in the Snyder family cherished. She was leagues above that wretch Vivian,

Sylvia felt a surge of satisfaction and shot a glance at Vivian. But Vivian remained unfazed, showing not a trace of envy, as if nothing happening around her mattered at all.

Sylvia cursed inwardly, irritation rising. Meanwhile, as Celia handled the nineteen,wheels, she noticed that six of them felt unusually heavy in her hand. That meant the special twisted silver bracelet on her wrist, the one with the hidden magnet, was already at work.

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“Host, if you don’t act now, Celia is about to win,” the System urged, its voice tinged with anxiety.

“Don’t rush,” Vivian said with a smile. “If I’m not mistaken, Celia’s Fortune Points are at seventy–six, right?”

“That’s right,” the System replied.

“Do you believe I can make that number drop again?” Vivian teased, deliberately toying with the System.

“Okay, I believe you. Host, please do something,” the System pleaded.

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Meanwhile, Celia recited the sacred name, her voice full of reverence and sincerity. She carefully chose a wheel and spun it three times in succession, while the attendant beside her recorded each number.

The total landed exactly on the Favor of Providence, the outcome Celia had aimed for from the very beginning.

With the Favor of Providence on her side, anything Celia wished for seemed within reach. The Queen Mother could not help but be moved and gave her a gentle pat on the shoulder.

“Celia, you really are lucky,” the Queen Mother said.

Celia, stunned by the Queen Mother’s favor, replied softly with a quiet thanks.

The King could not resist praising her and asked, “What result did Celia get on the Wheel?”

“It appears to be the Favor of Providence,” someone answered.

“What a day! First, His Highness is blessed by Providence, and now Celia follows up with a lucky number. The two are clearly connected by fate,” another guest remarked.