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

Chapter 1582:

Rhys pocketed his phone, rose to his feet, and turned to Patrick.

“Why are you still here?”

Patrick quickly got to his feet, hurrying out of Remson Manor.

“I’m heading out now,” he called over his shoulder.

He left without giving Rhys any opportunity to respond.

In truth, Rhys had no intention of involving Patrick in his covert efforts to protect Harlee. Rhys had used his connections discreetly, aiming to keep his actions hidden from Harlee. His desire was not to restrict her in any way, regardless of the risks. He wanted her to pursue whatever she wished without interference.

At three in the morning, Harlee’s eyes snapped open in the pitch-black room, a sly grin spreading across her face. The pursuit had begun! She sprang from her bed and stealthily made her way to Barry’s room. Inside, Barry was sound asleep, completely unaware of his surroundings. His expression was tense, hinting at a nightmare, likely due to the day’s stress.

Harlee’s eyes, shadowed by her lashes, sparkled with mischievousness as she concealed herself in

only seconds away from striking Barry’s heart. In an instant, Harlee

dagger hitting the floor jarred Barry awake. He opened his eyes to see the threatening figure and quickly reached for the gun under his

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kill him! Leave

as he lunged at Barry, disarming him before he

enough to shoot Barry first. However, he was no match

In the next moment, she threw him backward, sending him crashing to the floor. He spat out blood, glaring at her with the intensity of a

at the figure. Since a gunshot had already been fired, she reasoned that firing another wouldn’t escalate

the figure collapsed, silenced before he could utter a

easily?” Barry asked, visibly shocked. He had expected a fierce confrontation, yet the fight ended

word, Harlee retreated into the darkness,

a shadow darted past the window.