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.

fortunately, Brice walked in just then, easing

have been

Any further instructions?”

back and watch the fireworks at the auction later,”

do. I’ll remain

immediately if anything unexpected occurs.” Though her scheme was meticulously laid out, Harlee knew better than

“Absolutely,” Brice answered.

Discover fresh updates gαlnσνℯls․com

him, eager to escape the oppressive environment, feeling like every moment there aged

the balcony, contemplating an apology. Just as she decided to approach, he

reserved look, Rhys guided Harlee to the balcony

arrived,” he said in a subdued tone. Initially, Liliana had intended to broadcast this charity gala live to magnify its impact, but her strategy

plans, Liliana opted for a conventional method, employing photographers and

the telescope by Rhys, Harlee couldn’t

charm was