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

Chapter 1007:

Absolutely hopeless. Throwing an arm around Harlee, she said with mock seriousness, “For someone as sharp as you, it wouldn’t kill you to develop a little emotional awareness!” Without giving Harlee a chance to respond, Tonya pushed her toward the door, shutting it firmly behind her.

If the conversation dragged on, Tonya was afraid she might impulsively point out the glaring signs of Noel’s feelings for Harlee one by one—but some truths had to be discovered on one’s own.

Outside, the night stretched on. Streetlights illuminated the roads, but Rhys’ villa remained enveloped in shadows. Rhys, resting comfortably in the hidden room of…

Rhys, still lying in the study, was abruptly awakened by a suffocating weight and the unmistakable feel of cold metal against his temple. Opening his eyes, he found Harlee glaring at him, her delicate face icy, her gaze sharp as a blade.

Not only had Harlee infiltrated the villa yet again in the middle of the night, but she had also uncovered the hidden door in the study.

As Rhys’ mind shifted to Christopher, his eyes darkened briefly, though he quickly masked it. Knowing Christopher, he figured Christopher had probably disappeared the moment Harlee arrived. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have looked so triumphant.

Rhys could imagine Harlee storming into his shared room with Anika, finding it empty, and then stumbling upon the secret room in his study. Just thinking about the chain of events gave him a headache.

How was he supposed to explain not sleeping in the same bed as Anika without rousing Harlee’s suspicions?

Calmly, Rhys reached out and clasped Harlee’s wrist—the one not gripping the weapon—and pulled her closer.

Despite this, Harlee’s other hand remained steady, the firearm pressed firmly to his temple.

g Ɐ ln σ ν𝓮 ℓs․com hosts great fiction

Glaring at him, she said icily, “Let go, or I’ll shoot.”

Rhys tightened his grip, bringing her closer still.

“Then pull the trigger.”

Silence fell between them.

Harlee pressed her lips together. This infuriating man! He knew she needed his help.

Forced into a stalemate, Harlee ended up awkwardly leaning against his chest.

Her voice was as cold as ever when she finally said, “Let’s strike a deal.”

Rhys arched a brow.noveldrama

“What kind of deal?”

Taking advantage of the moment, Harlee freed herself from his embrace, sitting up on the bed.

Her gaze turned unreadable as she said, “Help me handle Jeff’s family.”

Rhys didn’t answer immediately.

He was already aware of Anika’s recent schemes and had gathered enough leverage against Jeff’s family.

His initial plan had been to assist Harlee discreetly in Noel’s name. What he hadn’t anticipated was her showing up like this—in the dead of night.

When Rhys remained silent, Harlee didn’t press him. She leaned back casually, her posture languid, exuding an air of indifference as if she owned the space.

After a long pause, Rhys reached for her face, his fingers hovering near her lips, before she slapped his hand away without hesitation.

.

.

.