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.

her act, Nola believed it masked her true motives

effective as bystanders, swayed by her apparent distress, began

to mend between friends. She came all this

of proportion. It’s probably just a small misunderstanding. Young lady,

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 pitiful Nola

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yet palpable mockery. Interesting. The dignified Nola resorting to such deceit? It

devoid of warmth, Harlee responded, “Forgive

pockets, the chill in her gaze piercing Nola like

Nola seethed. After all these years, Harlee had become impervious to manipulation, whether gentle or forceful. If Errol hadn’t insisted that Nola bring Harlee here, she

grow. Nola had assumed the downfall of the Cavendish family wasn’t Harlee’s doing. To her, the Sandersons of Baythorn had always been inconsequential, and she

importance of maintaining the pretense of reconciliation. She needed Harlee to believe

herself for the interaction. She managed