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

Chapter 1507:

With a swift gesture, Peyton directed the officers to step aside, fully aware that today was not about his role in the matter. A wrong move now could jeopardize his future, especially with Rhys watching.

Rhys, dressed in his usual black attire, stood motionlessly, his gaze cutting through the crowd like a sharp knife.

The crowd instinctively avoided his cold stare, and even Simms, gripping the bomb detonator, froze, too scared to make a move or even breathe.

Surrounded by police, Simms realized escape was no longer an option, but he still clung to the hope of leveraging his position.

“Harlee, order everyone to back off and get me a helicopter, or I’ll blow everything up now!” he threatened.

Rhys disregarded the threat and moved toward Harlee, his frown deepening as he took in the sight of Skyla and Tiffany bound. His eyes darkened with intent to make things right.

“Patrick,” he called out simply.

Before Simms could even comprehend his fate, he was tackled to the floor, the detonator swiftly removed from his hand.

Tiffany. He turned to Skyla and asked, “Mrs. Sanderson, are you alright? Are you hurt

turned to

don’t worry. He will be held

tuned for

pain slicing through her throat, she

Harlee and the others not to worry about her condition. Catching Harlee’s gaze, Rhys halted abruptly, waiting for her cue. Chills spread across Harlee’s hands, and a heavy weight settled in her chest. Though she trusted her sharpshooting skills, it did little to ease her

locked onto the frail figures of Skyla and Tiffany. Harlee advanced quickly, but

eyelashes fluttered as she knelt before Skyla and

bombs had already started their countdown, but how could Skyla and

and Tiffany

Skyla smiled at Harlee.

that with you by my side, nothing will happen to me. So, go ahead

is with you too. Should things turn dire, I’m ready

summoned bomb disposal experts. Approaching with authority, he said,

her head