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

Chapter 1044

Chapter 1044:

Eugenia’s expression darkened.

Eugenia recalled the toxins she had put into Rhys’ system, confident that he was under their control since he needed the special painkillers to relieve his agonizing pain that tortured him monthly. Though puzzled by Anika’s anxiety about losing Rhys, Eugenia decided not to question her.

Ever since Anika developed feelings toward Rhys, she had refused to acknowledge the fact that his obedient demeanor around her, and his lack of any romantic feelings beneath the facade, was a performance for the sake of the unique anodyne. In her mind, his affection for her matched her feelings toward him, free from coercion.

Meanwhile, in Uwhor, in a dimly lit and stifling basement, Matteo lay sprawled like a defeated animal. Suddenly, a sharp, unfamiliar female voice echoed above him.

“Matteo, you were once the ruler of half of Uwhor’s underworld. Yet, here you are, reduced to this—a pathetic existence in a filthy, forgotten corner.

How amusing!”

“Who are you?” Matteo’s eyes flew open in the darkness.

was certain this voice was

don’t need my

that I’m here to offer you help,” the woman

that this person had managed to

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the woman interrupted before he

here means I’m not alone. I’ll be upfront—the people I work with have a score to settle with Harlee, and

against Harlee, Matteo was tempted to agree immediately, but his

but a broken man now. What use am I

surpasses ours,” she

Matteo’s gaze darkened.

even know Harlee—how can you harbor such

calm, her voice

to know someone to despise

his feet, meeting his gaze with what seemed like genuine