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

Chapter 774:

“As for not being even a shadow of the handsome man you were in your youth…” She picked up a white chess piece with deliberate slowness and flashed him a knowing smile.

“Mr. Green, don’t start decorating yourself with imaginary feathers.”

The words hit their mark, and in an instant, Nathaniel’s mood soured. Was she suggesting he was too full of himself? Back in his prime, he had been a heartthrob, much more popular than Rhys.

Clearing his throat, Nathaniel opened his mouth to retort, but before he could speak, a familiar voice cut through the air.

“Grandpa, you said I am dull? And less attractive than you in your youth?” There was a pause, followed by a teasing smirk.

“Seems like you don’t crave those shrimps anymore.”

Nathaniel’s face froze.

He had been moments away from playfully scolding Rhys, but the mention of shrimps caused his expression to soften immediately, turning into a warm, almost affectionate smile.

“Oh, you’re here.

shrimps

in the doorway, a mischievous glint in his eye as he regarded his grandfather with a knowing

that smile of Rhys’ was

moment, he heard

that back in the day, you and my grandma tied the knot for the

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could finish, Nathaniel shot back

least spare me

anger flared. The thought of Harlee finding out he had fallen for Rhys’ grandmother right after

enduring his grandson’s razor-sharp tongue any longer, Nathaniel figured it was better to simply shuffle off and challenge Sprague to another round of backgammon, all while gathering more information

all, now that he had met Harlee, arranging another backgammon game would only take a

of regret gnawed at

unfulfilled, leaving a taste of disappointment

time was on