Free Web NovelChapter 108: Chapter 108: Suddenly Not So Angry Anymore
As if to prove Mrs. Donovan’s point, the moment Jeremy Donovan appeared, many people instinctively took a few steps back, putting distance between them. They had clearly heard of his reputation and wanted nothing to do with him.
While some couldn’t stand his attitude, others were naturally envious of his sudden wealth and wanted to suck up to him for a piece of the pie.
Seeing that Jeremy had been asking around for a while with no one engaging him, and the atmosphere was about to turn cold, a man in his early thirties quickly darted out from the side. He proactively explained to Jeremy what everyone had been doing.
After listening, Jeremy Donovan raised an eyebrow, the fat on his face jiggling as he laughed.
"HAHAHA, fortune-telling? Quentin Donovan, has your family gone mad with poverty? To have the daughter you just managed to get back perform this kind of hocus-pocus at an event like this? Aren’t you afraid of embarrassing yourselves in public? HAHAHAHA..."
The moment he said this, the faces of many people around them darkened. Hector Donovan, in particular, looked like he wanted to find a club, knock these people unconscious, and sweep them out the door.
Rochelle Rowland and her sister-in-law didn’t look pleased either. Unlike the other gossiping relatives, the two of them had just received a favor from Arabella Donovan. How could they just stand by and watch their benefactor be wronged?
However, his words also served as a reminder. They had learned something huge from Arabella and had avoided a major risk ahead of time. It was only right that they should give her a significant gift.
The family probably wouldn’t accept a direct cash gift. It seemed they would have to find a way to give her something precious to properly express their gratitude.
In contrast to everyone else’s righteous indignation, Arabella Donovan, the target of the insult, was quite calm. She silently glanced at Jeremy Donovan’s forehead, then at the young man beside him, her expression turning subtle.
’Oh, since you think I’m just putting on a show, I suppose even if I told you your wife has cheated on you multiple times, and that the "eldest son" by your side isn’t even yours, you’d just think I was spreading rumors. In that case, I won’t bother telling you.’
Everyone: Ooooh!!!
The Donovan Family members: "..." Suddenly, they weren’t so angry anymore.
After saying his piece, Jeremy Donovan had expected a chorus of agreement, a chance to really stomp on Quentin’s family and mock them mercilessly.
Who would have thought that after waiting for a long moment, the only one echoing his sentiments was the man who had spoken to him earlier. Turning his head, he could even see the surrounding crowd looking at him with pity, ridicule, or schadenfreude.
But from start to finish, none of these gazes landed on Arabella and her family. Instead... they were all on him.
Realizing this, Jeremy Donovan’s face turned green.
Just as he was about to erupt, Arabella had already moved on from him and started talking to her fifth aunt.
"Fifth Aunt, like Fourth Aunt, you have an excellent affinity with your descendants. Your children are intelligent and decisive. People like them will succeed no matter what they do. Since you want a reading on Second Cousin’s career, why don’t you find a recent photo of him without any makeup? It’s better if I can see it with my own eyes to avoid mistakes."
Fifth Aunt could no longer be bothered with anything else. She hurried over to Fifth Uncle to get his phone and pulled up a photo of Kyle Donovan from his social media feed, taken two days ago when he was out of town for a conference.
The man in the photo was wearing a proper black suit, his expression serious and his gaze sharp. Even through the screen, one could feel an imposing presence.
"Second Cousin’s forehead is full, his eyebrows are long and thick, and his nose is high with a full tip. This indicates he is a late bloomer, meaning he’s an exceptionally steady and down-to-earth person. People like him are practical in their work, grounded, and patient. While he won’t shoot to stardom overnight, his actions and thoughts are seen and appreciated by others, making him someone people are willing to cooperate with and value."
"So..." The assessment was undoubtedly positive. A delighted expression appeared on Fifth Aunt’s face. She wanted to ask more but was afraid of overstepping.
But Arabella could guess what she wanted to ask. "Judging from Second Cousin’s features, his career line has been on a constant upward trend. The pace isn’t fast, but its strength lies in its stability. And right now, his career line has just reached a fork."
"A fork?"
"Yes. It means there’s an opportunity for advancement, but it’s not guaranteed he can seize it."
Fifth Aunt’s heart began to pound. Of course, she knew what opportunity Arabella was talking about. That was the very reason she had wanted to ask about her son’s career luck in the first place.
She just hadn’t expected that before she could even get a clear answer, she’d be confronted with a ticking time bomb.
Fifth Aunt tried to calm herself so she wouldn’t seem so desperate. "Then what does he need to do to seize this opportunity?"
Arabella pondered for a moment. "Let things run their natural course."
"Let things run their natural course?"
"That’s right. He doesn’t need to do anything extra. Second Cousin is the type to build a solid foundation. He’s not suited for flashy tricks or clever little schemes. Those would only negate his strengths and backfire. Conversely, as long as he lets things be, his efforts will eventually be recognized, and the opportunity will follow."
Fifth Aunt was stunned for a moment, then became even more excited.
Her son had indeed been a bit restless lately because of work. This, in turn, had made her and her husband hesitant, wondering if they should resort to some opportunistic shortcuts. ƒгeewёbnovel.com
Now, Arabella’s words were like a wake-up call, completely shattering those little schemes they had been considering. Yet, at the same time, it was like a shot of adrenaline.
As long as her son stayed true to himself, even if he didn’t grasp this opportunity, another one would surely come along later!
"I understand, I understand now! Thank you, Serena! I’ll be sure to pass this on to your second cousin when I get back."
Arabella gave a reserved nod, then guided the conversation toward the topic of children.
"Second Cousin’s career luck isn’t a major issue. His Palace of Children, on the other hand, is a bit dim, and there’s a faint horizontal line across it."
Fifth Aunt’s heart skipped a beat. "What does that mean?"
"The Palace of Children reflects the situation with one’s descendants. Second Cousin’s affinity for children appears on the right side, which indicates he will have a daughter. But with a horizontal line now appearing in the Palace of Children, it’s a sign of... a child dying young."
Fifth Aunt’s breath caught in her throat. Even though she had been mentally preparing herself, she couldn’t help but raise her voice. "A child dying young?!"
"A child’s early death could be due to an accident or other reasons. But if it were an accident, this horizontal line would be more crooked. So, it’s most likely a problem with the child themselves."
"You mean, our grandchild’s health might not be good." freēwebnovel.com
"It’s a possibility. So my advice is to pay close attention to the child’s health. It would be best to take her for regular check-ups. That way, if something really is wrong, you can discover it early and treat it early. There might still be a chance."
Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt had already planned to do this anyway, so after hearing Arabella’s words, they had even more reason to agree.
The group was chatting animatedly, while Jeremy Donovan, who had been left to the side, was fuming.
"Just as expected of someone raised on the outside. No manners at all. Completely ignoring an elder when he’s speaking. Is this the ’proud upbringing’ your family boasts about?"
