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.

the shrimps ready so

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Nathaniel shot back

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Rhys’ grandmother right after

prospect of enduring his grandson’s razor-sharp tongue any longer, Nathaniel figured it was better to simply shuffle off and challenge Sprague to

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

of regret gnawed at

main objective remained unfulfilled, leaving a taste of disappointment lingering on

time was on his