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

Chapter 1416

Chapter 1416:

“Yes. I need to find out what Lucius is planning and ensure he can no longer threaten the Green and Sanderson families. He’s too unstable, and if we don’t deal with him now, it’ll be like leaving a lit match near a powder keg.”

Rhys’ reply popped up on Harlee’s screen through the Shadow Moon Society’s exclusive app.

“Fine. I’ll make sure everything’s ready on my end.”

Despite her outward composure, Harlee kept their texting session succinct. Lucius was far too suspicious, and she couldn’t risk him sensing anything.

Her acting skills kicked in. Harlee said into the phone, masking her earlier covert texting with Rhys well, “Yeah. I’m just taking Mr. Swain to Nicola’s grave.”

Switching the phone back to its usual screen, she smiled and added, “There’s no need for you to come. Mr. Swain’s looking after me, and everything’s fine.”

“Should focus on your work. I’ll be back soon.”

With that, Harlee hung up and turned to face Lucius.

do we

you two setting up a trap or something, waiting for me to walk into it knowingly?” Lucius’ gaze darkened as

you not hear? He

Harlee placed her phone on the table and added, “The antidote is still in your possession, so there isn’t much for you to worry about. I wouldn’t

life growing inside her. With a scoff, he snatched her phone, leaving the conversation

where

Harlee toward the car, Lucius spoke with

waiting in the suburbs. We’ll fly straight to the

Harlee’s eyebrows lifted slightly.

“That fast?”

added in a measured tone, “You can bring six guards at most. If you bring more,

Lucius replied curtly, brushing off

leaned back against her seat, sinking into the silence as she closed her eyes

car journeyed far and long, winding through countless turns before halting in a wide-open area on the outskirts of the city. Lucius nudged Harlee’s shoulder abruptly, breaking

out. We’re switching to a helicopter to reach the

had mobilized a private