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 the blood.

Why not let Nathaniel put up more of a fight? Surely, Nathaniel would be happier if he

knowing he had bigger concerns. He needed to make sure the poison in Harlee’s veins wouldn’t be lethal. Maybe Serena could

the medical kit Goodwin had prepared. Time was 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. He covered her eyes to spare her the sight, and in one swift motion, plunged the needle

chance to react before he was already done,

he said, his voice

packed up the supplies, he

care of yourself. I’ll come by

is a hotel?” Harlee teased with a flicker

How about tomorrow, then? The house

more likely to occur during

replied, his tone

arrange for someone to keep watch, just in

but Rhys wasn’t willing to take chances when it came to Harlee’s safety. He would