Celestial Queen: Revenge Is Sweet When You’re A Zillionaire Heiress

Chapter 699

Chapter 699: Reclining into his embrace, Harlees expression softened, her tone filled with a quiet resolve.

Not particularly.

As long as I can count on your forces when needed.

With a tilt of her head, she decided to conserve her strategic acumen, focusing instead on covertly amplifying the severity of her brothers challenges for Rhys.

Rhys scrutinized Harlee, cradled in his arms, his lips curving into a gentle smile.

Harlee, theres a glint in your eye that tells me youre up to some sort of trouble.

With an air of feigned innocence, Harlee blinked up at him.

Rhys tousled her hair playfully and let out a chuckle.

Well, whatever scheme youre cooking up, Im ready for it.

Harlee found herself at a loss for words once more.

Seriously? Why did she suddenly seem like the villain out of nowhere? Here was this man, a figure daunting enough to unsettle the leaders of Uwhor, Claelia, and Gruinia, putting on the act of a woeful child unjustly accused.

act of innocence was

tender gesture, Harlee patted his chin as

Dont talk like that.

protection is still essential

protect you, Rhys replied, a spark of amusement dancing in his

Cameo need any protection? What are you implying?

lifted her chin and pressed his lips to hers in a deep,

pulled away, his grin was wide and

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froze and then delivered a

an exaggerated gesture, Rhys clutched his

Immediately, Harlees concern spiked.

and took

kiss from you would do, Rhys cut in, his eyes

in his

saw Harlee standing

to his feet and dashed after her, disregarding

me! Harlees tone was frosty, her

the first time Harlee had shown Rhys intense anger since they had

heart pounded with panic as he clutched

Im sorry, Harlee.