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

Chapter 1019

Chapter 1019:

Christopher paused and then walked out with a heavier heart, his posture even more slumped.

He didn’t say thank you because he felt he wasn’t even worthy of those words.

Through Christopher, Rhys saw a side of himself—the part that had loved someone unattainable—and it oddly gave him strength. Looking at the disconnected call, he dialed back. The other line was busy…

After a few seconds, Rhys let the call end on its own and reluctantly put the phone away.

A faint smile, full of regret and relief, appeared on his lips.

He knew Harlee wouldn’t return his call.

was on the phone

Harlee paused when she saw

“Harlee?” Tonya asked, puzzled.

to reality, Harlee pretended nothing was wrong and replied,

Go ahead.”

was momentarily speechless. She had been just a listener earlier, not saying a word. What was there to continue? But she didn’t press the issue, knowing it was

for now. Once the plan starts in a few days,

Harlee hung up the phone, not noticing

at the missed call on her screen, Harlee felt a strange weight on her chest but didn’t return the call. She convinced herself that it was just a call. No biggie. In no time, the crucial day arrived—the day Matteo was

dealing with Matteo, failing at this point each time. Now, she was closer than ever to

him would be much

a bulletproof vest for the first time in her life. She had

her

activated the speaker, and Tonya’s voice came through,

to bring Matteo down from that

her ankle yesterday. Otherwise, she would have been there to