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 the floor, not uttering a

you hit my mom?” Michael

starts at

grabbed a chair and raised it, ready to smash it

troublesome brat, you actually dare to come

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

speaking, Michael interjected, “Mom, are you talking

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

hand, and said, “Mom, I know who to ask for forgiveness. I’ll handle this. I’ll apologize to those siblings myself and keep my dad out of

stay with my dad

had matured suddenly. The carefree playboy

had always seemed a

divorce wasn’t new. He had had this idea the first time he witnessed his father’s abusive behavior but had lacked the courage to

luxurious restaurant. During dinner, Virginia called, relaying

phone. Once he was on the line, she said, “This is your last chance. There

won’t dare to do

on his duties as the