Her Gilded Revenge For Stolen Fate novel Chapter 68

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“How does that brat have such good fortune? She just stumbled onto the powder’s use by pure luck,” Sylvia muttered, resentment bubbled up inside her.

Celia’s eyes flashed with a mix of fear and sadness. ‘If Vivian’s Fortune is rising, does that mean mine is slipping away?‘ Celia thought.

Sylvia gently patted Celia’s back, her eyes filled with sympathy. She said, “Don’t be afraid, Lady Celia. What’s yours will always be yours.”

“But Mom, my Fortune isn’t what it used to be. The Emerald Orchid in my courtyard has stayed a bud for ages; it just won’t bloom. I’ve taken care of orchids that were way fussier, and I never had this kind of trouble,” Celia said.

As she felt her Fortune slowly draining away, even someone as worldly–wise and steady as Celia couldn’t help but feel a wave of panic. Her jealousy and resentment toward Vivian only grew stronger.

“Lady Celia, there’s still something you can do,” Sylvia said after thinking for a moment.

“What is it?” Celia asked, her voice anxious.

“Don’t forget, your Grandma is from the Andersen family. Duke of Ironvale is her brother, and he’s been stuck in bed for ages, barely breathing, honestly. He doesn’t have much time left,” Sylvia explained.

Celia’s face was full of confusion.

Sylvia went on saying, “Duke of Ironvale’s got a thing for rare orchids. If not, why would you bother moving that Emerald Orchid into your room? Wasn’t that all to get it to bloom early and make your Grandma happy?”

“That’s true, but Vivian isn’t involved at all,” Celia said, still puzzled.

“Silly girl, if Vivian messes up and ruins the Emerald Orchid you’ve worked so hard to grow, and Duke of Ironvale passes away with that regret in his heart, do you think your Grandma would still treat Vivian so kindly?” Sylvia said.

Celia’s anxiety flipped to hope in an instant, but when she remembered the Emerald Orchid was still just a bud, she still couldn’t help but worry. “Mom, the Emerald Orchid still hasn’t bloomed yet,” Celia said.

“Don’t worry about it,” Sylvia replied with a knowing smile.

When Vivian got back to Maple Yard, she didn’t bother resting. Instead, she lit a small lamp and stood by the window, deep in thought.

Back in her previous life, at this exact moment, everyone and ended up secretly getting involved with Charles.

her as shameless and flirtatious. She failed to win over Xavier

To save face, the Snyder family forced Vivian to get engaged to Charles and then locked her up in Maple Yard, forbidding her to step outside.

Even so, Vivian still managed to catch bits and pieces of gossip from the maids and matrons. Word was that Mark was fading fast, and Beatrice, who’d always held her brother in the highest regard, was devastated.

Not wanting Beatrice to grieve, Celia painstakingly nurtured the prized Emerald Orchid and presented it to Mark. Mark was obsessed with flowers, and when he saw the Emerald Orchid finally in full bloom, he felt his last regret melt away.

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Since she started a new life, Vivian hadn’t heard a single thing about the Emerald Orchid. But Celia was always so meticulous, covering all her bases and never letting a good opportunity slip by.

Celia didn’t care whether Mark lived or died; all that mattered to her was her own status. Still, there was no news about the

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Emerald Orchid, which probably had something to do with Celia’s Fortune constantly slipping away.

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Celia wasn’t some expert gardener; her courtyard only flourished because her Fortune was absolutely sky–high. But the gap. between 68 Fortune Points and 90 was like a gulf no one could ever hope to bridge.

‘Otherwise, how could Celia have managed to pull the wool over Hadley’s eyes back in my previous life?‘ Vivian thought.

The night was chilly, and the wind made the lamp’s wick shiver. At dawn, Vivian grabbed a brush and wrote a letter, then had Judith take it straight to the Hunting Palace.

Two days later, Vivian showed up at Beatrice’s place to check in. She heard Nina say excitedly, “Grandmother, you have to see the Emerald Orchid Celia cultivated. It’s blooming in twin sprays, with petals so thick and lush, almost like water lilies. It’s so elegant.”

“Celia’s always had fortune on her side. Flowers that wouldn’t survive for anyone else bloom effortlessly for her. She’s just incredibly talented,” Dorothy said, echoing Nina’s praise.

Dorothy was always in the know. As soon as she heard that Stephan was staying, she showed up early to cozy up to Celia. She was hoping Celia would say something nice to Stephan, so he might take her son Chris as a student.

If Chris could learn from such a renowned teacher, his future would be a whole lot brighter. Celia saw right through Dorothy’s intentions, but she didn’t say anything. She just sat quietly in her chair.

As Vivian entered, Celia looked up to see her. Vivian greeted everyone one by one. “Celia, did the Emerald Orchid you grew finally bloom?” she asked.

Celia nodded, her tone warm and lively. She replied, “It’s blooming so vibrantly, and it’s really something special. Why don’t we all go to Wisteria Attic and see it for ourselves?”

Across both lifetimes, Vivian had been to Wisteria Attic no more than ten times, tops. Celia was the cherished, high–born daughter, and her residence was waterside, beautifully designed, and full of elegance, worlds apart from the remote Maple Yard where Vivian lived.

There was no need for Vivian to bother making herself uncomfortable by forcing her way in. Besides, today’s so–called flower viewing was just an excuse for something else. Vivian tried to refuse, but Celia grabbed her arm, refusing to let her leave.

“Vivian, you haven’t seen the Emerald Orchid before, have you? Today’s the perfect chance for us to admire it together,” Celia said, her voice soft and sweet, as if nothing had ever come between them.

Vivian’s gaze flickered with subtle emotion. She realized there was no escaping this. ‘Alright, let’s see who’s really playing the winning game here, Vivian thought.

Wisteria Attic had its own flower room, packed with blooms of every kind, all vying for attention. But what really caught everyone’s eye was the Emerald Orchid, set apart on a wooden stand, given a place of honor by Celia.

This old–breed orchid was in peak bloom, its green so vivid it looked almost unreal, carrying a noble grace and unique character you’d never find in ordinary flowers, a true rarity.

From this distance, the petals were blurry. The only path to the wooden stand was a narrow stone walkway, squeezed by maple trees on both sides. Their dense canopy made the space feel even tighter, barely enough for two to pass.

Celia called out, “The Emerald Orchid is right here, everyone. Come and take a look. “As she spoke, she used the chance to let go of Vivian’s hand, making sure she could keep herself out of whatever was about to happen.

Beatrice and Flora led the way, with Dorothy and Nina right behind them, and then came Sylvia and Vivian.

“Are you still mad at me, sweetheart? I honestly had no clue Charles was such a jerk, messing around with maids like that. If I’d known, I never would’ve considered him as a suitor for you,” Sylvia tried to explain, worried Vivian wouldn’t buy it.

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Vivian put on a show of being moved and said, “Mom, I really don’t blame you at all. You’re just overthinking it.”

“That’s good, that’s good,” Sylvia said, her face lighting up with relief.

Meanwhile, Beatrice had already reached the wooden stand and saw the Emerald Orchid in full bloom. Her eyes instantly grew red and watery.

Beatrice said, “My brother’s always been crazy about flowers, especially rare orchids; they were his absolute favorite. But as he got older, he couldn’t go out hunting for rare blooms in the wild anymore, and it left him with some regrets.

“Now that Celia’s brought the Emerald Orchid to bloom, if he could see it, it would really warm his heart