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

Chapter 1685:

Nola maintained her graceful smile.

“Harlee, I’ve come to invite you to the Happer family manor today. I admit I let jealousy cloud my judgment before, leading to some regrettable actions.”

As Nola spoke, a look of contrition crossed her face.

“After leaving that day, I reflected deeply. You are still important to me. I’m sorry. I know I hurt you, but it was out of concern for our friendship, not a desire to cause pain.”

Nola decided to keep her explanation brief. Knowing Harlee’s astuteness, elaborate fabrications wouldn’t work. She opted for a straightforward, sincere tone, hoping to alleviate Harlee’s doubts. Nola’s ultimate aim was clear: to lure Harlee back, let Errol engage her, and then exploit their conflict to uncover the true identities of the mysterious elders.

Despite her outward display of regret, Nola felt no remorse. Her seemingly repentant demeanor was merely a strategic ploy.

Nola believed it masked her true motives

performance seemed effective as bystanders, swayed by

between friends. She came all this way to invite you. Young lady,

just a small misunderstanding. Young lady,

up, the young woman chimed in, “Yes, Nola is genuinely kind. Miss, perhaps there’s been some misunderstanding?” Harlee remained cool and detached amidst the chatter. The surrounding gossip seemed to wash over her without effect. Her expression was indifferent, her deep eyes filled with an icy disdain as she regarded the ostensibly

fresh tales on

yet palpable mockery. Interesting. The dignified Nola

of warmth, Harlee responded, “Forgive you? Not

chill

impervious to manipulation, whether gentle or forceful. If Errol hadn’t insisted

her, the Sandersons of Baythorn had always been inconsequential, and she had numerous strategies to handle them. As for the Shadow Moon Society, with its key members eliminated, Nola saw them as no threat. Furthermore, Tania’s last

Harlee’s indifferent expression, Nola realized the importance of maintaining the pretense of reconciliation. She needed

had mentally steeled herself for the interaction. She managed to keep her tone gentle, her demeanor submissive, and her apology