Chapter 1425:

Even though Harlee felt disgusted, she kept up her act in this charade.

Leaving the small house behind, the group made their way to the southwestern graveyard. They walked into an area alive with birdsong and floral scents, resembling a slice of paradise.

A few steps later, Harlee glanced at Lucius and noticed his scrutinizing look, suggesting he might be scheming.

At that moment, Rhys subtly nudged Harlee with his elbow. He had observed it too. Lucius was definitely onto something!

Harlee watched Lucius’ face closely, her eyes darting slightly, and then she leaned in and whispered, “After Nicola passed, my father crafted this sanctuary for her because she cherished nature.”

Lucius looked at Harlee, his voice dropping to a low murmur.

“At least he knew how to do one thing right.”

Harlee gazed at Lucius. Wasn’t he suspicious about this? Then what else might he be doubting? Suddenly, she was lost in thought. It would be disastrous if Lucius grew suspicious of them at such a critical moment.

“I only requested your company to the grave, not for constant chatter! And stop looking at me that way.”

closer and spoke through clenched teeth, his voice so low it

to my thoughts about whether you’ll give me the antidote later? I need to look after

Right now, my trust in you doesn’t even exist,” Harlee responded calmly,

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I cherished Nicola, and I would never allow her lineage to

got no option but to trust

poisoned me before. What’s one

we reach the grave, you must disclose the antidote’s location and allow my team to verify its legitimacy!” Lucius’ expression

antidote. I won’t mention your poisoning me,” Harlee assured

you complete your objectives and leave the island, how else would I obtain the antidote? I need to be

Lucius’ tone

“What if I refuse?”

won’t get the antidote, and you’ll suffer a painful death. Don’t even dream of meeting Nicola in the afterlife!” Harlee’s tone was

hold a significant position now, and ordinary folks can’t touch you. Unfortunately for you, I am far from ordinary, and

you really have no

listened to her words as

Why

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