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

Chapter 1147:

Later, Harlee emerged from the bathroom, her damp hair loosely dried. She swapped her bathrobe for simple, comfortable loungewear.

After checking updates on the assassin leaderboard, she grabbed her modified laptop and walked straight to Rhys’ room.

Inside, Rhys had just gotten out of the shower and was now buried under his blanket.

“Planning to smother yourself in there?” Harlee teased, setting the laptop on the bedside table.

Rhys didn’t respond, his muffled groans barely audible beneath the covers.

Harlee pulled the blanket down from his head, her tone playful.

“I’ll stay with you tonight.”

Rhys gazed at Harlee in disbelief, his wide eyes filled with shock.

the bed, her expression warm and tender—a stark contrast to the icy demeanor

eyes widened

far from analyzing his actions or devising a meaningful plan—so how had Harlee managed to become so upbeat all of a sudden? She had just stepped out of the shower,

in soft, casual attire, she appeared more serene and approachable than ever.

flickered with surprise as he sensed his thoughts had

up around her, and settled in. She reached for the laptop on the nightstand, placed it on her lap, and said, “Shift over a bit—I need to get some work done

available at

Rhys stayed put.

as if trying to drive her away

Harlee spoke without

like that. Tonight, I’ll be

came for Rhys. Nightfall always made people more vulnerable because exhaustion could easily lull them into a deep slumber, and assassins thrived in the dark. Only by staying close to Rhys could she let her mind

Rhys’ demeanor shifted instantly.

of the screen on Harlee’s phone and knew Waylon had put a hefty

words now, he abruptly sat