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

Chapter 1400

Chapter 1400:

So, Lucius was indeed the architect behind it all. A coldness swept through Harlee’s gaze, reflecting a tumult of emotions. She had convinced herself she was visiting Baldrick to exonerate Lucius from any suspicions of masterminding plots. Yet, here she was…

Confronted with his familiar, gentle smile, Harlee’s heart felt as if it had been struck. Inhaling sharply, she faced him, her eyes filled with disillusionment.

“It was you, wasn’t it?”

“Yes,” Lucius replied calmly, taking a leisurely sip of his coffee, his laughter muted.

“I had a doctor examine you. You’re advised to rest. The baby is in a delicate position.”

Stunned, Harlee remained seated on the chaise lounge, hesitant to rise. The remnants of the previous night’s terror lingered. She leaned back, supporting herself on the lounge, as she strove to stabilize her emotions. Her hand gently stroked her belly, feeling relieved that the discomfort had subsided since the night before. Slowly, she lifted her gaze to meet Lucius’s.

“Surprised to see me? I thought you had already figured it out.”

Lucius spoke casually, his kind eyes turning toward her.

“It’s been a year since we last met, hasn’t it? I almost forgot to ask, did you like the wedding gift I sent you?”

Harlee had briefly stopped by his house. Back then, engulfed in mourning over Tonya’s death, she hadn’t been very communicative. There was a noticeable coldness between them. She couldn’t recall his words or

She struggled with her response. Although Lucius had always

always live

a safe,” she answered

briefly with his coffee cup and then set

with Nola?” Harlee maintained

strategy your idea? It seems Nola was merely operating under your

look flickered across Lucius’s face but was quickly replaced by a gentle smile. He refilled his coffee cup, asking, “What else

Harlee felt particularly vulnerable,

Lucius observed her gently.

assured, I’m aware of your condition. Even if I were

stretched between them. She wanted to trust his words, but his deeds

want my life too?” Harlee’s question was edged with a hint of sadness. She was uncertain whether his schemes extended to ending

was clear that, at least until Harlee’s child was born, neither he nor Nola would

his

her friendship with Nola, unaware that Nola had been plotting against

against her loved ones.

the one after your life,” Lucius said, setting down his cup with a