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

raised an eyebrow slightly, gesturing toward Harlee, and asked coldly, “Who

Christopher could answer, Rhys added with emphasis, “And don’t think of dodging this time.” For the past two days, Christopher had sidestepped answering directly, as if Rhys’ once-loyal confidant had become nothing more

to evade further, he replied earnestly, “Harlee is extraordinarily competent.” As Christopher spoke, memories of their initial meeting at

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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 carried the

have any flaws?” Rhys questioned, his stare

responded, “Are you hoping she

voice sharp and cold, betraying a hint of lingering hostility toward

to any lengths for you,” Christopher added quickly, attempting to quell Rhys’

harbor, her devotion

softened with sincerity, hoping his words would pacify

that Rhys, still unstable, might act impulsively as he had before, unintentionally harming Harlee in

it