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

Chapter 1562:

Lionel and Rita froze, their ears flushing a deep red.

“Ma’am, we are sorry!” Lionel’s voice boomed with sincerity.

Although Rita’s face burned with shame, she mustered the courage to meet Harlee’s gaze and saluted.

“Ma’am, we were wrong. We made a rash plan without considering everyone’s night-shooting abilities and almost jeopardized the entire team. We are ready to face any consequences.”

The exhaustion from fighting off the wolves still weighed heavily on everyone, their bodies spent. Yet, Harlee didn’t show any sympathy. Instead, her reprimand came swiftly and without mercy. Those on the elimination list couldn’t suppress their growing resentment.

Leif couldn’t hold back.

“Ma’am, we don’t believe Lionel and Rita did anything wrong! If it hadn’t been for their plan, we would have all been dead!”

in, her tone

tree. So, why didn’t you lend a hand? Could

the other recruits shared similar thoughts. After all, since Harlee had lured snakes for training, luring wolves should be a walk in the park for her. But no one dared to voice that thought openly. So, when Zoya spoke up, everyone’s faces briefly flashed

say, “I’m already out, so what do I have to lose?” She paid no mind to whether Harlee would take

the elimination list was posted, Zoya might have been more cautious about stepping on Harlee’s toes. But now, with her future hanging in the balance, she cared only about her happiness. After all, starting tomorrow, she wouldn’t have to endure the grueling training anymore. Once she went back, she could even get promoted and become

voice stripped of any warmth. The soldiers shifted uncomfortably under her gaze. Earlier, when Harlee had appeared, they had assumed the wolf pack’s sudden arrival was part of her training strategy. However, after

a tense silence, Lionel

were you… Were you in

docility in Harlee’s presence? Yet, they had been in the courtyard the entire evening and had heard no sound of Harlee climbing the tree, nor had they noticed when the squad leaders

her expression

“Yes.”

to contain his curiosity, Lionel asked, “Was this all a test for us?” He feared this might be a final evaluation, with those who underperformed at

swept over the soldiers, her eyes hinting at a chill