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

Chapter 1007

Chapter 1007:

Absolutely hopeless. Throwing an arm around Harlee, she said with mock seriousness, “For someone as sharp as you, it wouldn’t kill you to develop a little emotional awareness!” Without giving Harlee a chance to respond, Tonya pushed her toward the door, shutting it firmly behind her.

If the conversation dragged on, Tonya was afraid she might impulsively point out the glaring signs of Noel’s feelings for Harlee one by one—but some truths had to be discovered on one’s own.

Outside, the night stretched on. Streetlights illuminated the roads, but Rhys’ villa remained enveloped in shadows. Rhys, resting comfortably in the hidden room of…

Rhys, still lying in the study, was abruptly awakened by a suffocating weight and the unmistakable feel of cold metal against his temple. Opening his eyes, he found Harlee glaring at him, her delicate face icy, her gaze sharp as a blade.

Not only had Harlee infiltrated the villa yet again in the middle of the night, but she had also uncovered the hidden door in the study.

As Rhys’ mind shifted to Christopher, his eyes darkened briefly, though he quickly masked it. Knowing Christopher, he figured Christopher had probably disappeared the moment Harlee arrived. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have looked so triumphant.

stumbling upon the

he supposed to explain not sleeping in

wrist—the one not gripping the weapon—and pulled her

other hand remained steady, the firearm pressed firmly to his

ν? ℓs․com

at him, she said icily, “Let

tightened his grip, bringing her

“Then pull the trigger.”

Silence fell between them.

This infuriating man! He knew she needed his

Harlee ended up awkwardly

voice was as cold as ever when

Rhys arched a brow.

“What kind of deal?”

advantage of the moment, Harlee freed herself

gaze turned unreadable as she said, “Help me handle Jeff’s