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

Chapter 1234

Chapter 1234:

Harlee’s reaction to hearing about Ritchie wasn’t one of visible grief. Rather, she seemed to retreat further into calmness. “What happened?” Her eyes appeared hollow, deprived of any spark.

Jonathan closed his eyes briefly, his voice steady as he said, “Ritchie stayed behind as he had promised to wait and help us. He was worried when we didn’t return for ages, but he didn’t leave his post.”

Harlee’s expression remained unchanged, as if detached from the story being told.

Seeing her impassive face, Jonathan continued, “Then, the military showed up. Matteo had blown up the roads to the mountain and set guards on the alternate paths. The military couldn’t get through. So, Ritchie loaded his car with explosives and drove it at the enemy.” Explosives… Harlee pondered whether Ritchie had intended his death to protect them.

Jonathan solemnly pulled out a letter from his pocket and handed it to her with a heavy heart. “This was the last thing he left behind. The explosion was massive. He and the others were blown to pieces.”

hands, Harlee accepted the letter and read

letter. It’s a plea for you not to sorrow over me. I hope my funeral is a celebration

in her pocket. “Ritchie cherished nature. Let him rest in that land.” Her calm was unnerving, the kind

this, Rhys furrowed his brow in concern. At times, silence wasn’t a good sign. Back when he had fallen off a cliff, Harlee had remained just as calm, and it had spiraled into depression, haunting her

it Tonya they’re operating on inside?” Harlee asked. She silently calculated the casualties: Christopher and Hamilton were killed, Ritchie sacrificed himself, Robbie suffered severe throat injuries, and both Jonathan and Patrick were standing right there. That

explaining, since he was with Tonya in her last conscious

firing a shot for you. Jonathan tried to reach her, but Matteo’s men captured them. After you risked your life to assassinate Matteo, Tonya was trying

shielded me and took two bullets. She’s been in ICU for the

to hear Tonya

then, the ICU door suddenly opened, and Goodwin stepped out, dressed in a white coat. He was followed by several doctors and nurses. Goodwin massaged his neck tiredly before noticing the group in the hall and nodding respectfully. “Mr. Green,

overseen