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.

moment, she saw genuine care in

he still worried about

wouldn’t let him take risks on

fret. I can manage this myself.” Harlee was determined to ensure Matteo’s utter downfall—suffering so profoundly that

told you I’m staying by your

like you have to do everything alone!” The thought

reached out and cupped his cheeks in her hands. Rhys froze, caught off

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began vigorously squishing his face,

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

as she did for what happened

Rhys was speechless.

thoughts had strayed somewhere inappropriate, only to realize she had just wanted to

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

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

the base of the mountain, the villa