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.

certain this

don’t need my

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

to subdue both his captors and guards suggested a remarkable skill set. Still imagining that she alone could help him reclaim his position with

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his skepticism, the woman interrupted before he

through all the obstacles to stand here means I’m not alone. I’ll be upfront—the people

was tempted to agree immediately, but

a broken man now. What

surpasses

Matteo’s gaze darkened.

I’m a fool? You don’t even know Harlee—how can you harbor such hatred for

remained calm, her

necessary to know someone

down to help Matteo to his feet, meeting his gaze with