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

Chapter 1109:

Christopher watched as Rhys’ complexion shifted from pale to flushed. Rhys’ lips occasionally tightened, and his forehead creased. It didn’t seem like he was plotting—just visibly unsettled.

This was a version of Rhys that Christopher recognized all too well. Over the past three years, Rhys had frequently faced this kind of strain, particularly when Anika and Eugenia made bold moves that Rhys struggled to counter. That familiar expression was always the result.

And more often than not, Christopher bore the brunt of it.

Instinctively, Christopher stepped back, but Rhys caught him mid-movement.

“Come here.” Rhys’ voice was ice-cold.

Swallowing his nerves, Christopher stepped forward quickly.

“Mr. Green.”

gaze locked onto

slightly, gesturing toward Harlee, and

with emphasis, “And don’t think of dodging this time.” For the past two days,

under the weight of Rhys’ unyielding stare. With no room to evade further, he replied earnestly, “Harlee is extraordinarily competent.” As Christopher spoke, memories of

live now

fierce—two of me couldn’t take her on. She excels in handling critical situations, never leaving adversaries a chance to strike back. She’s unmatched in ensuring her team’s safety, always shielding them from harm without hesitation.” Christopher’s words

any flaws?”

a brief hesitation, Christopher responded, “Are

want to understand her better,” Rhys said, his voice sharp and cold,

go to any lengths for you,” Christopher

may harbor,

with sincerity, hoping his words would pacify

Rhys, still unstable, might act impulsively as

how deeply Rhys cared for Harlee, Christopher felt it was his responsibility to ensure nothing jeopardized her