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.

was merely indulging in a delusion, convinced

these thoughts, Harlee’s eyes narrowed, and she asked, “Did Nathaniel play a role in Nicola’s death? What exactly

behind Nicola’s death!” Lucius’ voice grew louder, his

marrying the grandson of the man who

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

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Lucius mistakenly believed she accepted his accusation that Nathaniel had killed Nicola,

disregarded my warnings about

making wild assumptions,” Harlee retorted, rolling her

father, who was closer to

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 never did. He was too busy

when confronted, which might allow

reaction never

Lucius suddenly became withdrawn. He stood up and moved toward the door, saying, “Let’s pause this discussion for today. I’ll share more about