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

Chapter 1403

Chapter 1403:

“I had promised her I would wait, whether it took a year or ten years. I was prepared to wait as long as needed to be with her.”

Lucius watched Harlee carefully and then gave a self-deprecating smile.

“You probably think Nicola was just appeasing me with her drunken words.”

That was precisely what Harlee had in mind.

“Nicola never really loved anyone. To her, both you and Nathaniel were like younger brothers.”

Lucius quickly retorted, “That’s not true! My relationship with Nicola was different. If Nathaniel hadn’t unexpectedly caused complications, she would have come back to the country to marry me!”

Right then, Harlee found herself missing Rhys terribly. She was certain that if he were present, he’d coldly dismiss Lucius’ wild fantasies with a scoff.

like listening any further. It seemed clear to her that Lucius was merely indulging in a delusion, convinced that Nicola had reciprocated his feelings and that they might have ended up together

a role in Nicola’s death?

death!” Lucius’ voice grew

you’ve ended up marrying the grandson

deserted island. How could he be responsible for her death? Furthermore, Lucius repeatedly accused Nathaniel of murdering Nicola without detailing how. She would have to be gullible to take Lucius’ word for it. Honestly, if it weren’t for the kindness Lucius had always extended to her, she might have thought

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his accusation that

now? What? Do you finally believe me? You disregarded my warnings about marrying

you’re making wild assumptions,”

Then explain why my father, who was closer to Nicola than any of

but looking at Lucius’ stubborn face, she suddenly lost the urge to correct him. There was no point. Over the past decades, if Lucius had simply taken the time to investigate, he would have discovered that Nicola hadn’t died. She had merely gone into hiding. Yet, he

confronted, which might allow her to extract more

reaction

saying, “Let’s pause this