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

Chapter 1133:

A scowl formed on Rhys’ face as he straightened up, seating himself properly on the sofa. The warmth of her touch had inexplicably quickened his pulse and warmed his skin, yet her indifferent gaze now filled him with a sense of being ridiculed, leaving him both frustrated and humiliated.

Seeing his stiff demeanor, Harlee thought she might have intimidated him with her forwardness. She attempted to lighten the mood.

“Soon, we’ll have tea from every Baythorn outlet here. You can choose any flavor you’d like.”

Christopher, eyeing the tea splattered on the floor, was at a loss for words. What irony.

His modest offering of two cups now seemed embarrassingly inadequate.

Rhys’ mood only soured further.

He rose without looking at Harlee and made his way to the balcony.

Harlee, biting her lip, realized she might have pushed too hard too soon, considering his mental age remained at twelve.

the room deepened, but fortunately, Brice walked in just then, easing the

have

Any further instructions?”

and watch the fireworks at the auction later,” Harlee responded, a sly assurance in her

remain on alert,” Brice

if anything unexpected occurs.” Though her scheme was meticulously laid out, Harlee

“Absolutely,” Brice answered.

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Rhys’ solitary silhouette by the balcony, contemplating an apology. Just as she

Rhys guided Harlee to the

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to modify her plans, Liliana opted for a conventional method, employing

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