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

Chapter 1705:

Harlee intended to settle her scores with Nola personally, so Rhys planned only to safeguard her until her schemes were fulfilled.

Five minutes later, Harlee breezed into the study, her presence as cool as the room’s decor. She glanced at Rhys, curled her lips into a smirk, and settled gracefully onto the lounger.

She then beckoned Rhys with a flick of her finger, her chin propped in her hand, and declared nonchalantly, “You lost.”

Rhys paused and then continued toward her, masking his turbulent emotions behind a look of mild distress.

“What if it’s one month and one day?” He hoped to extend their debate.

Harlee fell silent for a moment before her lips twisted into a mischievously sardonic smile.

“Heh, Rhys, you’re becoming more and more shameless.”

Since their marriage and the birth of Felix, Rhys’s once-imposing CEO demeanor had softened, replaced by a more playful, almost flirty side.

were used to it. Whenever Rhys and Harlee were together,

the watermelon juice, and crouched beside her on the lounger. He teased, drawing out his words, “In front of you, babe, I can afford

and playfully kicked him away

“Such a tease.”

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incredibly alluring

in close. His voice dropped to a seductive whisper, and their

be far

reached up, her hand finding his neck. Her tone was commanding yet devoid

never cared for mischief, haven’t you

her words. Wasn’t this flirtatious game to her liking? He had

slight, inexplicable hurt—like a puppy fearing abandonment. He knew Harlee was teasing him, but he’d always engage in her games. After all, he had concluded that only by playing the shameless or pitiful card could he perhaps distract her from their

half-smile. Rhys was becoming increasingly adept at charming her. His pitiful act was so convincing that it almost made her want

her impulse. She grabbed Rhys by the shoulders, swiftly flipping him over to pin him beneath her. A playful grin spread across her face as she leaned in close, her voice sultry as she said, “Rhys, I