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

Chapter 1408

Chapter 1408:

Rhys seemed to sense her unspoken question and explained, “I checked the entire area. There’s no one here except you.”

“No one?” Harlee’s voice was tinged with disbelief.

“It seems this place was set up for Nicola. She’s got a thing for traditional artifacts.”

“We should leave now. We can talk later,” Rhys urged. He wanted nothing more than to hold her close, but they weren’t out of the woods yet.

“I’m not sure how much longer my grandpa can keep Lucius busy. We need to get out of here.”

There weren’t any guards by the secret passage, and not a soul in sight down here. Everything felt wrong—too many unanswered questions, especially about Nola.

Harlee met his eyes, shaking her head with calm determination.

“Lucius might be using me for something. I need to stay here and figure out what his game is. I also need to learn more about Nola through him.”

“Absolutely not!” Rhys’ refusal was swift and fierce. Lucius was volatile. One minute, he could adore Harlee, and the next, he could turn on her. The last thing Rhys wanted was for her to be in harm’s way.

Harlee didn’t back down. She looked him in the eyes, the silent message clear: she was staying, and nothing would change that.

her resolve, Rhys’ face darkened. After a moment, he scanned her from head to toe,

No guards, no restraints? Doesn’t he know you could’ve

hosts the latest

“I was drugged.”

lowered her gaze, not daring

words, Rhys’ heart sank. His hands gently found

an antidote? I swear, I’ll tear him apart to make

“I don’t know.”

her

said it wouldn’t harm the baby, and honestly,

this, Rhys’

it affecting you?

didn’t want him to worry. She

fine. He still needs me for something, so for now, staying here is the

furrowed

smoothing the

“Trust me, okay?”

they could make themselves a target. Reluctantly, he pulled a tracker from his

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