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

Chapter 1129:

Considering the circumstances, the former seemed more plausible.

The prospect of betrayal from the undercover operative Harlee had trained didn’t faze her. What concerned her was that if the operative struck back, it might inadvertently harm innocent people. Rhys froze mid-sip.

A toxin worse than the one that almost killed him? Would Harlee be in danger then?

Harlee twirled her phone absently and then gave him a reassuring smile.

“Maybe I’m overanalyzing. Matteo might just be concerned that sharing details with too many people could ruin his plans.”

Rhys quickly sat beside her, noticing the faint lines of concern on her brow.

“I’ll stay by your side, no matter what.”

Startled by his words, Harlee glanced at him.

a moment, she saw genuine care in his expression, warming

he still worried

take risks on her behalf

to ensure Matteo’s utter downfall—suffering so profoundly that he would find even death a

already told you I’m staying by your side,” Rhys said

do everything alone!” The thought of losing her

cheeks in her

tale lives on g

she began vigorously squishing his face, distorting his

also your chance to reassert yourself in Baythorn and seek justice for those we’ve lost. It’ll let you finally move past the

as responsible as she did for what happened to Bart and the

Rhys was speechless.

only to realize she had just wanted to tease

“Fine.” With that, he stormed off, his cheeks flushed with

puzzled. Why was he sulking now? She really needed to figure out how to

the mountain, the villa lights