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.

her that Lucius was merely indulging in a delusion, convinced that Nicola had reciprocated his feelings

and she asked, “Did Nathaniel play a role in Nicola’s death? What exactly did he do?” She sensed

he was behind Nicola’s death!” Lucius’ voice

grandson of the man who

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

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accepted his accusation that Nathaniel had killed Nicola, and he

now? What? Do you finally believe me? You disregarded my warnings about marrying Rhys. Feeling any regrets

wild assumptions,” Harlee retorted,

that Nathaniel murdered Nicola. Then explain why my father, who was closer to Nicola

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 casting blame and isolating himself. Did Lucius truly

confronted, which might allow her to extract

reaction

toward the door, saying, “Let’s pause this discussion for today. I’ll share more about the older generation