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

me the latest

loss, realizing he couldn’t assist Harlee

discussion ended, Jonathan didn’t engage further

out if she needed him, assuring her that he’d always be available. Jonathan left the study

after he crossed the threshold. Suddenly, an object

new content

see what he

up, he spotted Rhys

you.”

a brief silence, Jonathan seemed to piece things together

“Go ahead.

Ask anything.”

Harlee hadn’t disclosed much to Rhys, nor

of them deferred to Harlee and likely stayed silent, while the uninformed had