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!”

knelt on the

hit my

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chair and raised it, ready to smash

troublesome brat, you actually dare to come back!

him, begging, “I’ll handle it. Calm down, please. Michael is our only

Michael interjected, “Mom, are you

first time, Michael had been genuinely terrified. He collapsed to the floor, his

took Darlene’s hand, and said, “Mom, I know who to ask for forgiveness. I’ll handle this. I’ll apologize to

leaving, Michael said, “Mom, you shouldn’t stay with my dad just

Michael had matured suddenly. The carefree playboy was

in truth, he was driven by fear. Baythorn had always seemed a remote reality compared to his untouchable

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

luxurious restaurant. During dinner, Virginia called,

phone. Once he was on the line, she

I won’t dare to do it again,” Michael

father to focus on his duties as the top