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

Chapter 1740:

“Since you’d come, why didn’t you go inside with me? It must have been dull just waiting out here.”

While speaking, Harlee reclined in her seat, casually grabbed the drink Rhys had prepared, took a sip, and appeared pleased.

Rhys flashed a smile and said, “I originally wanted to go in, but you haven’t formally introduced me to the Swain siblings yet. Going in without that might not have been the best idea.”

Harlee was amused. After a light chuckle, she settled back, closed her eyes, looking a bit worn out, and murmured, “I’m a bit sleepy. Wake me up when we arrive.”

“Sure.”

Rhys watched her affectionately, then gently decelerated the car.

Michael returned to the Sampson family estate to find his father, Terrell Sampson, in a rage, having just slapped his mother.

“Look what your spoiled son has done! He’s about to bring ruin upon the Sampson family. He thinks he can provoke anyone from Baythorn just because I am a top official in Winbrough?” Terrell, hands on hips and far from his dignified public persona, pointed accusingly at his wife, Darlene Sampson.

“You have three days to fix this. I don’t care how. Just ensure the Sanderson family forgives us!”

silent, knelt on the floor, not

why did you hit my mom?” Michael

starts at

sight of Michael, Terrell grabbed a chair and raised it,

dare to come back!

stepped in front of him, begging, “I’ll handle it. Calm down,

you

genuinely terrified. He collapsed

and said, “Mom, I know who to ask for forgiveness. I’ll handle this. I’ll apologize to those

said, “Mom, you shouldn’t stay with my dad just for me. You deserve better. Please, consider

matured suddenly. The carefree

always seemed a remote reality compared to his untouchable status

the first time he witnessed his father’s abusive behavior but had lacked the courage to say it. Today, fear had pushed

Virginia called,

to have Michael talk on the phone. Once he was on the line, she said, “This is your

won’t dare to

your father to focus on his duties as the top official of Winbrough and never set his sights on