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

Chapter 741:

“Harlee, our mom wants to see you in the conservatory.”

“Okay,” Harlee responded, though her desire to stay with Rhys was evident in her eyes. Still, she knew it was best to follow Fleming’s lead and meet her mother.

Before walking away, Harlee squeezed Rhys’ hand to calm his nerves. With her reassurance, Rhys’ anxiety gradually eased, and his heart found some peace.

As soon as Harlee left, Fleming turned his cold gaze back to Rhys.

“Let’s go.”

“My dad’s been waiting for you in the study.”

Rhys trailed Fleming down the dimly lit hallway toward the study, his nerves quietly mounting with each step.

He stole glances at Fleming, but Fleming’s expression revealed nothing about why Lonnie wanted to meet alone. Rhys reassured himself.

stayed polite and earnest,

thought settled in his

here. My father expects you to

and cautiously peered inside. Lonnie was

out, his voice deep

Rhys offered

“Mr. Sanderson.”

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a mere grunt, not bothering to look up again. Picking up on the room’s tense air, Rhys held back further words and

a moment, he stood rooted to the spot, the weight of

and Rhys regained his composure. Reminded of his purpose, he walked closer to the desk and once again respectfully addressed the imposing figure

“Mr. Sanderson.”

gladiators in an unspoken confrontation. The prolonged gaze stretched into a taut silence until Lonnie, his voice breaking

amidst the lush

“Mom.”