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

Chapter 1353:

“I can!” Rhys responded loudly, his face stern, his eyes starting to redden. His long eyelashes quivered, a mix of fierceness and pleading.

Seeing his emotional state, Harlee’s desire to argue faded. She softly raised her hands to his face, noting the moisture in his eyes. That was when she grasped the depth of his lingering fear and dread of anything unfortunate happening to her. Her voice softened as she said, “Rhys, can we stop this unreasonable conversation?”

Harlee didn’t want to dwell on the grave topic of death. What did he mean by insisting he would outlive her? Accidents might happen, and no one could ensure their timing. Rhys didn’t respond.

Harlee’s voice softened further as she gently cupped his face. Looking at him with seriousness, she added, “I know you’re scared something might happen to me. Actually, I share your sentiment. If you die, I might lose any will to remain behind.”

That was the reason she had dared to risk everything and rushed into danger without fear to save him.

Hearing this, Rhys’ body trembled. His gaze softened, but his tone remained firm. “I said I will not die before you do.”

“Okay. I heard you.” Harlee didn’t want to linger on this topic.

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Rhys paused, considering her words, and then replied, “Promise that if you ever again recklessly endanger your own life, I will suffer terribly and

her vulnerability too well. She wasn’t one to be easily manipulated, not even by Rhys. “Fine, but you must swear with me,” she said, her gaze intense and earnest. “Once you’ve made your vow, I’ll follow suit more

Rhys said, not minding

casually, “If you don’t die after me, then I will suffer terribly

of swearing such a thing

either.” Harlee stood firm, unwilling to compromise on

won’t, then I’ll just…” Rhys began, but Harlee extended her hands, both

you going to hit me? Aim for here then. It’s all bruises, so it’ll hurt

bring myself to

that,” Harlee