apter 50 Chapter 50 As Lauren descended the stairs , she caught Rhea's words . Another geomancer ? +25 BONUS Lauren quickly said , " Rhea , since Mr. Coleman already assessed the house , maybe there's no need to trouble anyone else . The sooner we make the necessary adjustments , the sooner things will improve . It's better not to delay . " Rhea smirked . " I just find it strange . Why am I the only one being blamed for bringing bad luck into this house ? Ms. Thayer , if your energy truly complements Carter's , then why did both your families fall into ruin back when you two were engaged ? " " Rhea , " Carter called out as if warning her to watch her words . Rhea glanced at him . " If all of you think I'm the one ruining the peace of this house , why not just say it ? There's no need to go to all this trouble to drag in some half - baked geomancer . " " Who are you calling a half - baked geomancer ? " Marcel snapped . " Are you talking about me ? " Rhea stayed perfectly calm . " I've met all the geomancers from Aethermark Sanctuary , but I've never seen you . Who are you exactly ? And what color is your geomancer robe ? Do you have your license on you ? " The string of pointed questions made Marcel's expression grow darker and darker . Lauren gave a forced smile . " Rhea , have you ever been to Aethermark Sanctuary ? That's not a place just anyone can walk into . And now you're saying that you've met all the geomancers there ? That's a stretch . " A stretch ? Back when Aethermark Sanctuary was first built in Draventh , the Ravelle family had helped fund it . Before Rhea turned 15 , she had spent part of every year there . She knew the geomancers there as if they were family . Carter frowned . " Rhea , this isn't the time to be competitive . When would you ever have had the chance to visit Aethermark Sanctuary ? Plus , it would take dozens of visits to meet every geomancer there . " Carter and Rhea had been married for years . As far as he knew , Rhea had only been to Draventh twice . He felt that Rhea was only putting on a front because she didn't want to cooperate with fixing the geomancy issue . That kind of prideful stubbornness was what he despised most . He wondered when Rhea had become so petty . Chloe chimed in , " Exactly . Ms. Ravelle , as Carter's wife , your first thought should be for him , not your own feelings . They say a good wife brings peace to a household . You should try to be more like Lauren - selfless and thoughtful . " Rhea slowly stood up and changed her tune . " Well , then . Mr. Coleman , since you've come all this way , why don't you stay for dinner ? " 1/2 Chapter 50 Marcel gave a low snort . " Since I'm not trusted here , I don't see the point in staying . " +25 BONUS Chloe spoke with the authority of the matriarch . " Mr. Coleman , don't take it personally . Young people can be temperamental . Please stay for dinner . We truly appreciate you coming to help us today . " Rhea said nothing , simply turning and heading upstairs in silence . Evening fell . Just before dinner , Carter was still deep in thought , replaying Marcel's words . He wondered if Rhea really could be energetically incompatible with him . But everything had been just fine at home all these years . Lauren walked into the dining room and saw several extra sets of plates and utensils . She asked , " Why are there so many sets ? " Devan's attitude toward her had turned somewhat cold . " Mrs. Jamison said she invited a few important guests . " Important guests ? Rhea came from such a simple background . Who could she possibly know that counted as important ? Meanwhile , Chloe was already motioning to Marcel . " Mr. Coleman , please sit at the head of the table . " Marcel didn't hesitate and went straight to the spot . Just then , the doorbell rang . Rhea's guest had just arrived . Devan went to answer the door . The moment he opened it , he froze . " You are ... " He didn't know the man by name , but he recognized the purple geomancer robe . The elder leading the group , dressed in that very robe , gave a kind smile . " Good evening . I'm from Aethermark Sanctuary in Draventh . Is Ms. Ravelle in ? " 2/2