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

glint in his eye as he regarded his grandfather with a knowing

smile of Rhys’ was never

the next moment, he heard his grandson

the benefit of both families, lacking true feelings for each other, and your

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Rhys could finish, Nathaniel shot

at least spare me

out he had fallen for Rhys’ grandmother right after his

figured it was better to simply shuffle off and challenge Sprague to another round of backgammon, all

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

flicker of

remained unfulfilled, leaving a taste of disappointment lingering

time was on