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

Chapter 1675:

Shifting her position on the sofa, Harlee raised an eyebrow and replied nonchalantly, “Just this morning, during my exercise, he sent several groups of assassins to kill me, but I managed to fend them all off.”

Her casual delivery left Lexus stunned. He had come to ask her for a favor, yet it seemed Gilmore had preemptively tried to eliminate her. If she were to intervene openly, would…

Catching Lexus’ worried glance, Harlee’s lips curled into a mischievous smile, her eyes sharp and defiant.

“Professor Moreno, don’t worry. The assassins he hires can’t kill me. And who said I wouldn’t strike back?”

Lexus’ mouth twitched at her response. It wasn’t typical for someone who had just faced assassins to sound so composed. But since it was Harlee speaking, he believed her. Gilmore had never bested Harlee before.

The next moment, Harlee crossed her legs and smiled casually.

“If I’m right, Gilmore’s probably in the hospital by now.”

She shrugged. Over the years, she’d always exacted swift revenge, never waiting more than half a day.

silent. He realized Harlee was keeping him out of the loop

Lexus’ expression brightened instantly.

Will Gilmore be in the hospital

sly smile, Harlee responded, “Yes,

where

wasn’t the case now, she would ensure

was held up at a meeting at his newly opened company in Uwhor and missed dinner

Lexus, Harlee instructed Robbie to escort Lexus home. She then

be tied up all night with the launch of his new company, especially with the cutthroat business rivals

and curling her lips slightly, Harlee walked over to the table. She glanced toward the door with a penetrating look, then picked up the glass, took a few sips, and set

the light and walked to the bed. Just as she sat down, she heard rustling at the

her features gaining an even more captivating allure in the dim light. She lay down on

recall agreeing

momentarily at the edge of the bed, proceeded in the