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 ready

as he regarded his grandfather with a knowing smile. Nathaniel shifted uncomfortably in

smile of Rhys’ was never

he heard his grandson revealing his

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

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could finish, Nathaniel shot back sharply, “Harlee is right

at least spare

flared. The thought of Harlee finding out he had fallen for Rhys’ grandmother right after his marriage was more than he could bear. It

any longer, Nathaniel figured it was better to simply shuffle off and challenge

Harlee, arranging another backgammon game would only take a

a flicker of regret gnawed at

leaving a taste of disappointment lingering

was on