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

Chapter 1516:

“That’s fine. If you’re on board, you can select from any of the elite soldiers across our units.”

Each unit had its own group of elite soldiers, and in total, there were at least forty or fifty, giving Harlee plenty of options to choose from.

“Any of the elite soldiers?” A chilly voice interrupted them. Kareem turned to see Rhys and immediately straightened up, his unease apparent as he faced his brother-in-law emerging from the kitchen.

Despite being the elder, Kareem’s discomfort was noticeable. Clearing his throat, he suggested, “Take your time to consider, Harlee. I need to make a phone call.”

With that, Kareem quickly ascended the stairs, leaving Harlee and Rhys alone in the living room.

Rhys’ gaze fixed on Harlee, who reclined on the sofa. His smile sharpened as he scrutinized her.

“Does this involve that distasteful contest with Breezeland?” he asked, arching an eyebrow.

Harlee had briefed Rhys about the competition after her meeting with Holden, so he was not uninformed.

“Yes.”

forthright in

before asking, “Hadn’t you decided against participating to

martyrs means a great deal to me. I wouldn’t want

more at

was why she had declined Holden but accepted Kareem’s request. Their years together had forged a deep, unspoken bond. He supported her decisions unconditionally.

closer,

intense sessions with

eyes. After a brief moment, her

really

her close, locking eyes with her, his

myself jealous every

even to their

tapped Rhys’

seems I’ll have to keep you

of being away from her husband and child for three months. A few days apart was manageable, but anything longer than a couple of