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

Chapter 894:

Jose’s expression grew somber, surprised by the severity of the kidnappers’ demands. Their audacity was truly remarkable.

But what neither Belinda nor Jose realized was that the ransom idea was Harlee’s.

For her, gathering such a large amount quickly was possible, as it would be for Rhys. The Green family was among Baythorn’s elite families.

However, since the leadership of the Green Group had transitioned directly from Nathaniel to Rhys, Jose and Belinda remained unaware of the true extent of their family’s wealth.

Jose and Belinda showed no sign of astonishment at the one hundred million dollars laid out before Harlee, a reaction that would surely embarrass most people.

Belinda, ever composed, took Harlee’s hand.

Her initial shock subtly shifted into the dignified demeanor of a seasoned socialite. She turned to Jose, her voice laced with reproach.

“This is on you. You allowed those two ‘interns’ to check on me. Without your approval, we might have avoided this kidnapping.”

silent. Though it had been Belinda who had initially given approval, he chose

shifted her attention

here today? Have you managed

a slight arch in her brows and a serene smile on her

been taken

thoughts briefly wandered to Nathaniel,

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“Belinda, is Rhys’ grandfather…?”

a feeling mirrored in Belinda’s eyes. With a soft pat on Harlee’s hand, Belinda shook

about Rhys’ incident, fearing the news might be too much for him. Instead, they had

manage to keep it from him for a few

curious about your engagement lately,” Belinda remarked, releasing a heavy sigh, her eyes glistening with a mix

in to run the Green Group. If not, the aftermath of Rhys’ incident would have thrown everything into chaos, and Nathaniel would have inevitably

a wave of melancholy washed over him. Though he rarely showed how deeply he cared for