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.”

was forthright

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

legacy of those revolutionary martyrs means a great deal to me. I wouldn’t want to let

at

Holden but accepted Kareem’s request. Their years together had forged a deep, unspoken

closer, his voice

the trainer will mean spending three months in intense sessions with

a flicker of amusement in her eyes. After a brief moment, her smile returned, her

really that

close, locking eyes with her, his smile slight but

myself jealous

jealousy extended even

Rhys’ nose,

I’ll have to keep

away from her husband and child for three months. A few days apart was manageable, but