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

Chapter 1188:

After a brief pause, Harlee responded, “I understand.”

“No, my dear Harlee, you don’t. Rhys’ memory may be stuck at twelve, but don’t you think his intelligence, mental capacity, and appearance are just like any other man’s?” Jonathan moved to sit closer to her, taking a deep breath.

“This morning, I subtly tested it, and it was evident that Rhys felt jealous because of my presence. You didn’t pick up on that, and that’s the issue. Just now, Rhys was upset because you treated him like a child, and you failed to recognize that too.”

Harlee’s eyes widened in astonishment. Jealous? Was Rhys actually jealous of Jonathan?

Jonathan gazed at Harlee.

“See? You’re this shocked at my words. Rhys has every justification for being upset.”

Jonathan rose to his feet, moving toward Robbie while opening a fresh document.

“Let’s start by tackling the next strategy.”

her tendency to prioritize work

Robbie, show me the

at a loss, realizing he couldn’t assist Harlee in emotional

discussion ended, Jonathan didn’t engage further with

needed him, assuring her that he’d always be available. Jonathan left the study at a

even after he crossed the

content

what he had instinctively

Rhys

to talk to you.” Rhys’ eyes

to discuss?” After a brief silence, Jonathan

“Go ahead.

Ask anything.”

disclosed much to Rhys,

own group—most of them deferred to Harlee and likely stayed silent, while the uninformed had little to