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

Chapter 1401

Chapter 1401:

Lucius let out a chuckle, his gaze dropping to Harlee with a hint of condescension.

“Harlee, aren’t you being a bit naive? You were brought here unconscious by my men, not as a guest of my own inviting. Shouldn’t your own safety be your primary concern right now?” Lucius couldn’t understand. How could Harlee still prioritize the details of his dealings with Nola? Was understanding their alliance truly more crucial than her own survival?

“Despite everything, I’m unbound, and my baby is safe, which implies I still hold value to you.”

Harlee’s thoughts were razor-sharp. Gone was any illusion of Lucius’s harmlessness. She was already scheming her escape while ensuring her safety.

Last night, she and Rhys had planned to reconnect in an hour. Given his nature, he was undoubtedly searching for her by now. He probably realized she was missing and was orchestrating her rescue. Her immediate goals were to protect her unborn child and herself, and to gather any possible insights on Nola. As for Lucius… She had written him off, even starting to doubt whether his longstanding kindness was merely a facet of his strategy.

Regaining her characteristic composure, Harlee faced him and said, “Knowing how this might end, I need to resolve my uncertainties. I can’t stand being left in the dark.”

Lucius stared back at her as if seeing a ghost of someone else in her presence. His expression softened into one of melancholy and reminiscence.

remembered was much like Harlee: no matter the adversity, she tackled it with poise and always emerged

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he quickly regained his composure and, with a chuckle, said,

willingness to disclose details. She adjusted a pillow behind her to sit more comfortably, trying to keep her emotions in

to destroy the Green family, or is

responded

far as

aim wasn’t to destroy the Green family

tell

laid bare, as if she were a beloved granddaughter.

neutrality, Lucius began

we both met her. It was at a wealthy event in the fifties. I was overwhelmed with forced toasts when she came out of nowhere. Silently, she took the drink from me, sparing me from further toasts. She was later pulled aside by some societal ladies

Lucius continued, a smile unwittingly spread across his face. That evening remained etched in his