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

Chapter 1078

Chapter 1078:

Noel allowed himself a bitter smirk. Of course, she hadn’t noticed. She never had—not his unease, nor the deeper feelings he had carried for her all these years. Why would she pick up on it now? Plus, his decision was already made, wasn’t it? He ought to embrace it with joy.

Holding onto that thought, Noel managed to muster a faint smile.

Harlee was consumed with worry over Rhys’ abrupt disappearance.

“He’s gone missing,” she replied, her voice tinged with sorrow.

“Missing?” Surprise flickered across Noel’s face.

Had Rhys neutralized the threats against Harlee already?

Noel wrestled with his feelings.

dedicated his life to keeping Harlee safe, and if Rhys’ plan had been set in motion, he might not survive it. Torn about whether to disclose the full truth, Noel chose

they entered the hospital room, Noel stopped just as Harlee was about

trusted Noel, though his sudden display of affection left her

three minutes, Noel held her tightly, silently cherishing the closeness. When he finally released her, his eyes appeared slightly teary, though his

might not realize this, but I’ve been in love with you

She understood

fiction

laugh was gentle, his

way. It began as merely fulfilling a promise to a

myself unable to

phrase “a promise to a friend” triggered

She didn’t reciprocate Noel’s feelings, yet she

didn’t make me