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

Chapter 1647:

Celine knocked on the office door.

“Come in,” Karl commanded from inside.

Karl’s voice made Celine involuntarily shiver. She had previously caused a stir at the Moonlit Bar, and it was only due to her family’s influence that Karl hadn’t inflicted severe physical punishment. Since then, she had harbored a deep-seated fear of him.

Gathering her courage, Celine opened the door.

Sitting behind the desk, Karl looked up, his gaze cool and emotionless.

“What is it?”

Unable to hold his piercing stare, Celine averted her eyes and said in a subdued tone, “Mr. Sandoval, someone is causing trouble downstairs and insisting on seeing you.”

Karl’s frown deepened, his expression stern, exuding an intimidating aura that made Celine’s nerves taut.

to cause such a commotion at

just came up to inform you,”

back, as if escaping a terrifying creature. She wouldn’t have faced Karl if not for the necessity of dealing with Harlee. She knew the waiter wasn’t permitted to summon Karl directly. At best, he could only call the floor supervisor. Fearful of Karl but determined, she had braved the upstairs. Despite the years, the mere sight of Karl still reignited

attracted

manager here is quite ruthless. Should

voice broke into

then did Harlee notice Elva’s tear-filled eyes. She squeezed

“Trust me, okay?”

tears rolling down her cheeks. She was visibly frightened, but Harlee’s calm assurance brought her an unexpected tranquility, as though Harlee’s presence would make

Suddenly, the crowd stirred.

Sandoval!” someone called out, and soon, other patrons

watched as Karl approached Harlee. A smirk of anticipation spread across her face. She thought triumphantly that Harlee wouldn’t

her back. Her eyes widened with fear. She pinched her thigh sharply to steady herself

figure shielding her, feeling an indescribable emotion