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!”

and silent, knelt on

hit

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a chair and raised it,

actually dare to come back! I’ll

“I’ll handle it. Calm

could finish speaking, Michael interjected, “Mom, are you talking about begging? Has the Sanderson

had been genuinely terrified. He collapsed to the

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

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

matured suddenly. The carefree playboy was

in truth, he was driven by fear. Baythorn had always seemed

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

luxurious restaurant. During dinner, Virginia

have Michael talk on the phone. Once he was on the

you, Ms. Sanderson. I won’t dare

your father to focus on his duties as the top official of Winbrough and never set his sights on what isn’t