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

Chapter 1625:

With a single stern look from Harlee, Stefan’s casual demeanor vanished, replaced by seriousness.

“Harlee, I’ve handled everything on the Happer family’s side. But you have only twenty minutes, so make it quick.”

Stefan’s words caught Robbie and the others off guard. They hadn’t realized the Shadow Moon Society had covert operatives, and their eyes turned to Harlee in astonishment.

A brief expression of surprise appeared in Rhys’ eyes before he quickly masked it. A slow smile then spread across his face, reflecting a sense of pride. He and Harlee were indeed a couple, their strategies deeply aligned.

Rhys assumed Harlee was strategically concealing some of her resources for emergencies, not realizing she didn’t actually regard Stefan as a true member of the Shadow Moon Society.

Harlee stepped into the center of the group, her demeanor relaxed yet authoritative. Rhys followed close behind, his aura dominating the space with palpable power and authority.

Stefan’s mouth twitched imperceptibly, a nervous tic perhaps unnoticed by the others. Was Harlee going to beat him up in front of so many people? And the imposing figure beside her—was that her partner? The air around this man was charged with an almost tangible authority. If his resolve hadn’t been fortified over the years, the mere intensity of that gaze would have made him break out in a cold sweat.

“Tell them about your plans. Later, Serena and I will go in,” Harlee instructed Stefan, her tone firm, implying that there was no room for further explanation. She was confident that any unanswered questions could be resolved through Serena. Although Robbie and the others were left with some uncertainty, none dared to question Harlee further at such a critical juncture.

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“Yes!” came the unified response, and Stefan immediately began outlining the tasks ahead with precision and seriousness.noveldrama

Three minutes later, Robbie and the others left, leaving only Harlee, Rhys, Serena, and Stefan. The four of them briskly made their way toward the Happer manor, soon leaving the grove behind.

In the private prison of the Happer estate, Davenport lay on a bed, restless from a night devoid of sleep and grueling interrogation by Errol. His expression was one of frustration, his eyes icy and intense, his mind adrift. He lay there, half-lidded, clad only in a hotel bathrobe, the scars on his exposed limbs a testament to Errol’s harsh methods of interrogation.

Despite the relentless questioning and physical suffering inflicted by Errol, Davenport’s mental resolve remained unbroken. He was no fool. Throughout the interrogation, he sensed that his grandfather hadn’t completely abandoned him. His strategy now hinged on enduring the ordeal, trusting that his allies would come to his aid and that he could still vie for leadership of the Happer family.

Thus, when Davenport detected the faint sounds outside, he simply rolled over and pulled the quilt over himself, choosing to remain still. He intended to show his grandfather that he was a victim of a frame-up, not a perpetrator.

Slowly, the door to the private prison creaked open.

Davenport waited, expecting the usual sounds, but hearing none, he turned around curiously. His eyes lit up at the sight of the man at the door, his entire being consumed by surprise. That man had actually come! It seemed his decision was the right one after all!

Excited, Davenport swung his legs out of bed, but the toll from Errol’s harsh interrogations and the occasional bouts of torture had left him weak. He coughed violently after the simple act of moving.

Rhys and Harlee entered from the doorway, followed by Serena carrying a medical kit, with Stefan trailing behind them.

Harlee took a seat across from Davenport, crossed her legs, and smiled casually as she observed him on the bed.

Rhys sat next to Harlee, his gaze fixed on Davenport, exuding an exceptionally icy aura. Realizing the significance of the moment, Stefan, aware that Davenport had indirectly saved his position and possibly his life, discreetly moved to the doorway to stand guard. Serena, noting that immediate medical intervention wasn’t necessary, joined him. Now, only Harlee, Rhys, and Davenport remained in the room.

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