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

Chapter 1413

Chapter 1413:

Lucius, though boiling with rage, still held back. Harlee’s baby seemed to be the one thread that kept her from facing the full force of his wrath. She could tell that if not for the pregnancy, Lucius might have done far worse than just standing there, seething.

Despite the risk, Harlee had no choice but to play this hand. She needed to know how best to navigate her situation. Should she use Nicola as leverage over Lucius, or should she fall in line and tread carefully to keep him from snapping? Now, the answer was clear. To handle Lucius, she had to maintain a delicate balance—press him, but not too hard; challenge him, but always give him something to hold on to.

As Harlee was carried upstairs, her vision obscured by the blindfold, she couldn’t help but mutter to herself, “Nicola, I’m sorry. I don’t have any other choice. For the sake of my baby, I’ll have to spin some lies about you.”

Since that harrowing night in the Fletcher family’s maze, Harlee had learned to tread carefully, always prioritizing her baby’s safety above all else. She had to think ten steps ahead, avoiding any move that might endanger both her and her baby. If Rhys had been sure he could get her out without any harm to her or the baby, she wouldn’t have hesitated to leave.

But Rhys couldn’t guarantee that. So, staying behind was her only option, the best way to ensure her survival. In the meantime, she would endeavor to gather information on Nola—to prevent Rhys from overburdening himself with the task of rescuing her, knowing the risks involved.

Harlee was led to a room, her mind still in a fog, the blindfold on her head making it impossible to see. Yet, she could still hear everything—the faint rustling of steps, the soft creak of doors, the hushed whispers that hinted at a tense atmosphere.

felt her nerves starting to unravel, her blindfold was yanked off. And there, standing in front of her, was Lucius—looking freshly cleaned but still an embodiment of rage. He held a phone

know everything about Nicola!” Lucius growled, his teeth grinding

can ask me anything. I am fully informed about Nicola. Contacting my father

move heaven and earth for Harlee. If Rhys knew she was in his hands, there would be no stopping him. Rhys would

agree to your terms,” Lucius said, a

you tell me everything. Otherwise, the poison could end you and your child in

overseas a few years ago, was supposed to be a secret

same one Harlee had taken a pill from earlier.

had just swallowed one in the

one alleviating pill every day. You can take more throughout the day to regain some strength. But if you go without it for a full day, your heart will race and

chose to trust him. She popped the pill in her mouth and swallowed it dryly before asking, “What do you want to know about