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?”

his words or actions from that visit. Her only memory was of sitting for a short while before fleeing as if escaping danger. It was unexpected to meet

more tangled. She struggled with her response. Although Lucius had always shown her kindness, he was now revealed as the schemer she was tasked

always live at

a safe,” she answered

briefly with his coffee cup and then

begin working with Nola?” Harlee maintained a steady voice, hiding her

idea? It seems Nola

was quickly replaced by a gentle

felt particularly vulnerable,

Lucius observed her gently.

were to use any

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

was edged with a hint of sadness. She was uncertain whether his schemes extended

did not respond, uncertain himself. But he was clear that, at least until Harlee’s

read his hesitation and

her friendship with Nola, unaware

against her loved ones.

life,” Lucius said, setting down his cup