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.

when do we

thing? Are you two setting up a trap or something, waiting for me to walk into

He has complete

is still in your possession, so there isn’t much for you to worry about. I wouldn’t risk

Harlee wouldn’t jeopardize the life growing inside her. With a scoff, he snatched her phone, leaving the conversation hanging as

is where

Harlee toward the car, Lucius spoke

in the suburbs. We’ll fly straight

Harlee’s eyebrows lifted slightly.

“That fast?”

added in a measured tone, “You can bring six guards at most. If you bring more, they’ll smell something

curtly, brushing off her concern as though it were dust from his

more. Instead, she leaned back against her seat, sinking into the silence as she closed her eyes for

in a wide-open area on the outskirts of the city. Lucius nudged Harlee’s shoulder abruptly, breaking her half-conscious

switching to a helicopter

eyes. He had mobilized a private helicopter