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

Chapter 1409

Chapter 1409:

“You’re the best,” Harlee said, trying to cheer him up.

Rhys carefully rolled up her sleeve and placed her arm on his thigh.

“Tell me if it hurts, alright?”

Harlee smiled softly but didn’t say a word. The drug had taken a toll on her, and exerting herself felt off—uncomfortable all over. She knew that if she pushed too far, she’d feel even worse.

Hard, it would affect the baby, and she couldn’t risk that. The drug was potent, but she didn’t want Rhys to know. If he did, he’d be out the door in seconds, probably hunting down Lucius for an antidote. That would only make things worse.

Lucius was two generations ahead of Harlee and Rhys, and he was a vault of secrets—too many, in fact. Moreover, he alone held the key to information about Nola. If they killed him now, they’d be cutting off their own hand. No, they had to wait until he revealed all his cards and until they had extracted everything they needed from him. Only then could they make their move.

Harlee spoke to Rhys with a calmness that masked the urgency in her voice.

Lucius distracted for long. Hurry up and draw

She wanted him to leave now? Why not let Nathaniel put up more of a fight? Surely, Nathaniel would be happier if he and Harlee spent

to make sure

of the essence. First, he tightened the tourniquet around Harlee’s arm, finding the right vein with an expert touch. Then, without a moment’s hesitation, he took out the syringe.

react before he was already done, his fingers withdrawing from

he said, his

packed up the supplies, he shot her

care of yourself. I’ll come by

think the Swain estate is a hotel?” Harlee teased

and out like it’s your own place. How about tomorrow, then? The house patrols will be lighter

a few too many drinks. He had claimed that assassins preferred to act at night and that mishaps were more likely to occur during this period. His villa’s night security system was essentially a place of no return, a fortress

replied, his

someone to keep watch, just in case

his own, but Rhys wasn’t willing to take chances when it came to Harlee’s safety.