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

Chapter 1196:

In the soap operas he had watched, couples always seemed to find something magical in watching the sunrise together.

“Alright.” Without another word, Harlee started the car, her hands steady on the wheel as she drove them toward the perfect spot to watch the first light of the day. The promise they had made three years ago—to watch the sunrise together—was finally coming true.

When darkness settled over Silver Peak, the campsite buzzed with life.

Friends huddled together, couples cherished private moments, and partners reunited after brief separations…

Crowds made Rhys uneasy, so Harlee secured a secluded upper ridge of the site, leaving the entire hillside for just the two of them.

They sat in silence, leaning against one another as muted lights cast an eerie stillness over the world.

After a while, the quiet was interrupted by rustling in the bushes.

A shared glance was all it took before they vanished from the tent’s entrance.

figure appeared atop a boulder,

gleaming silver handgun rested in her hand, her eyes

his trench

black weapon gleamed in his grip, his expression

their movements full

Rhys as they

death, we

hesitation, she raised her gun and

crack of the shot shattered the tension as an assassin fell lifeless to the ground,

that they had been spotted, the rest of the assassins sprang into action,

Harlee into his arms, securing her waist while they crouched behind a

heartbeat, Harlee’s trembling fingers clasped his tightly, terror flashing in

happen to you,” Rhys assured,

“Stay with me.”

she could respond, Rhys surged forward,