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

Chapter 914:

“Here for a meal? Are you by yourself?”

Although Rhys smiled as he spoke, Harlee sensed the lack of warmth in his words, feeling the distance that had formed between them. Struggling to navigate the emotional depth, Harlee felt a sting in her nose, signaling tears were imminent, but her voice remained steady.

“Yes, I’m here with a friend.” The noticeable tension alerted Anika. With a sentimental tone, she asked, “Rhys, who is this?”

“A…

A friend I haven’t seen in a long time,” Rhys responded smoothly, pausing slightly.

Anika detected the hesitation in Rhys’ voice and quickly connected the dots: this was Harlee, the woman whose influence had captivated Hale to the point of losing his life.

A shadow passed over Anika’s eyes as she tightened her grip on Rhys’ arm.

“So, you’re Rhys’ friend from Mogluylia? Hello, I’m his girlfriend, Anika.”

detachment mixed with intrigue. The woman she had been

with a look that was sharp and observant, as she had just uncovered an important

an instant, her expression shifted back to one

remained unaware, Rhys caught the

his eyes, pondering if Harlee had any curiosity

opportunity to send Harlee Anika’s

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then, Tonya

her mouth, forcing a small, tight smile before

Tonya’s car, not once glancing back,

Anika murmured and then flirtatiously pulled on Rhys’ arm, insisting they head

Uwhor with her, Harlee had been the center of his affection, nearly

stood by Rhys’ side. Would the

and frankly, she

to be irrevocably hers. Over their three years together, her initial ulterior motives had slowly given way to genuine affection for him. Therefore, she resolved