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.

she saw genuine care in

still worried

take risks on

to ensure Matteo’s utter downfall—suffering so profoundly that

I’m staying by

you have to do everything alone!” The thought of losing her was unbearable. Just

out and cupped his cheeks in her hands. Rhys froze, caught off guard. What on

lives on g

his surprise, she began vigorously squishing his face, distorting

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

just as responsible as she did

Rhys was speechless.

thoughts had strayed somewhere inappropriate, only to realize she

With that, he stormed off, his

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

the mountain, the villa lights