Chapter 1153:

Even when there was a simple way to deal with enemies, Harlee preferred to play her cards differently—leveraging others’ strength, as she did with Liliana this time or with Matteo the last time.

But her true brilliance lay in using others to achieve her goals, causing her enemies to fall without them ever realizing it. That was her true ruthlessness.

Harlee swirled the lingering bitterness of her coffee on her tongue before flashing a sly smile at Rhys.

“Don’t you think the cat-and-mouse game is far more exciting?”

Finishing off an enemy with a single blow? How boring. The real thrill came from the chase—letting them think they had a chance, only to snatch it away again and again. That was the true art of revenge.

Rhys fell silent.

Noticing his reaction, Harlee leaned forward, her tone teasing.

bothers you so much, I could finish her off sooner than

as you are happy,” Rhys responded

bright and lively expression whenever she was engaged

make you happy?” she asked, her eyes narrowing as she studied

froze, his throat tight and his body stiffening at

he stammered, his

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from the night before, making his face flush with

face, finding it so kissable. She pushed the thought aside, focusing instead on her coffee. She drained the last of it in one swift gulp. Shifting

I heard you called your old family

Are you feeling unwell?”

to take care of Rhys. In her absence, Harlee had stepped in to monitor Rhys’ health, keeping a close eye on any

expression flickered

know when I might

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