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

Chapter 1454:

“Does it not suit me?” Thiago queried, a twinge of discomfort making him loosen his suit jacket. He had risen early that day to seek style advice from Alina via video chat. She had assured him he looked jaw-droppingly handsome, almost rivaling Rhys. Why then were his friends sporting such expressions?

“It looks fantastic! It’s just that it’s alarmingly fantastic!” Robbie remarked, clicking his tongue in awe.

Robbie reflected on his own dramatic transformation, having shed weight rapidly over a week due to a loss of appetite. Clearly, the right ensemble and a bit of grooming went a long way in crafting a handsome appearance.

Thiago’s usual gentle demeanor broke into a grin.

Suddenly, Patrick, with a sly grin, nodded toward a closed door.

“Harlee seems to be in a foul temper. Those fools are in for it today!”

“Indeed,” Robbie agreed, his tone somber.

“Harlee hasn’t been away from Rhys this long in ages. I suspect it’s not just Benjamin who’s in for a rough day, but Casper might have a hard time too.”

As they spoke, the door swung open, and Harlee stepped out. She was clad in a loose black T-shirt and wide-leg denim pants, topped with her customary baseball cap and black mask, her eyes the only feature visible.

The quartet lined up instantly, greeting her in chorus, “Harlee.”

With a slight nod, Harlee picked up a handgun from the table, secured it in her belt, and commanded in a low tone, “Let’s go.”

They promptly fell into step behind her.

In the car, laughter and conversation filled the air, creating a harmonious atmosphere. Suddenly, Harlee, who had been resting with her eyes closed, snapped open her eyes and said coldly, “Rhys is calling.”

Instant silence enveloped the car.

Harlee made sure there was no problem before pressing the answer button.

“Babe, I miss you…”

Rhys’ magnetic voice floated through.

“Are things wrapped up there?” Harlee asked with a smile. They were bridging a time gap, with daylight in Uwhor contrasting with the midnight in Claelia.

Rhys, sidestepping her question, asked, “What are you planning today?” His tone was like he was coaxing their child.

Harlee, finding his tone endearingly familiar, replied without a hint of embarrassment, “Me? I’m gearing up for something big!”

The other four in the car exchanged anxious glances. If Rhys discovered they were currently in Uwhor, he would surely have their heads.

“Oh?” Rhys instantly intensified his tone while feigning calmness.

“Babe, you’re not scheming anything perilous, are you?”noveldrama

“How could I?” Harlee rebutted at once, her voice tinged with jest.

“Embark on perilous escapades? If I wound up hurt, who would nurse me back to health? You, or would Fel step in?”

In truth, her plans involved conjuring danger for others, not courting it herself. But these thoughts remained safely ensconced in her heart. Should Rhys discover that she had seized his departure as an opportunity to engage in a shootout in Uwhor, he would undoubtedly intervene.

In the car, the others exhaled in collective relief and tactfully tuned out the saccharine exchange between the couple.

Harlee and Rhys had been conversing for thirty minutes. By this time, Harlee’s car had approached the vicinity of Benjamin’s wedding venue. To ward off any suspicion from Rhys, Harlee continued their dialogue for another ten minutes.

“Don’t you have commitments tomorrow? Hit the hay early and don’t push yourself too hard.”

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