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

Chapter 1726:

The guests exchanged incredulous glances, their minds struggling to comprehend what they had just heard.

Gilmore wasn’t just anybody—he was a rising force in the political world, a man countless people sought to align with. And yet, Lexus was publicly disowning him? And who exactly was Harlee? Lexus wasn’t just cutting off his own son—he was handing his entire fortune to a woman unrelated to him by blood, while his beloved grandson received nothing. Had Lexus lost his mind?

Whispers erupted throughout the banquet hall. The verdict among the guests was unanimous—Lexus had finally gone off the deep end.

Errol’s hand curled into a tight fist beneath the table. Fury burned beneath his skin. Lexus was actually giving everything to Harlee? The old man had lost it. Completely.

Nola, too, was barely holding herself together. She had always looked down on Lexus, but seeing the way he openly favored Harlee made her blood boil. Why did Harlee get everything handed to her so effortlessly, while Nola herself had been forced to scrape and bow just to cling to the Happer family’s coattails? It wasn’t fair! Not in any way!

The murmurs in the hall only grew louder, every pair of eyes fixated on Harlee, waiting for her reaction. But she remained as composed as ever, as if she were merely an observer in a drama that didn’t concern her.

Then, with effortless grace, Harlee turned to Lexus. Their eyes met, and after a brief pause, she spoke—calm, casual, yet firm.

do with. You should leave your inheritance to Ableson. As for the things you’re worried about… don’t fret. As long as I’m here, no one will dare lay

imagination thrives at

Lexus’ concerns. She meant every word. The money she had was enough to sustain her for lifetimes. Besides her own wealth, she had Rhys’ assets and the money from Lonnie and Skyla, more than she could ever spend. And as for fame? She thrived in the shadows, slipping in

had never cared for Ableson, and if Lexus were to die unexpectedly, there was no doubt that Gilmore would drain Ableson dry, using him until

its back on her. That was a debt she wouldn’t forget. And when she

one last good thing for you while I still have my wits about me.

But after witnessing her unwavering stance toward

manipulation, it was the last thing Lexus could do as someone from an older generation who had watched Harlee

had thought it through. Even if he left this fortune to Ableson, Ableson would ultimately rely on Harlee to protect it. That would only drag her into a storm she had no reason to weather. It was better to sever the connection

know,” Harlee murmured, her voice soft enough

I said. I’m not starving

exhaled, relief flickering in