Celestial Queen: Revenge Is Sweet When You're A Zillionaire's Heiress - Chapter 893

Chapter 893:

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Belinda, feigning irritation, elbowed him gently.

“What sort of greeting is that? Of course, Harlee came to see us!”

Jose responded with a resigned whisper, “Honey, she’s not going to be Rhys’ wife.”

Hearing this, Belinda’s spirits sank, though she still managed an exasperated look at Jose. She acknowledged the reality but mourned the loss of a potential daughter-in-law and felt deep sorrow for her son’s situation.

Belinda’s emotions got the better of her, and she started to tear up.

“I just… I can’t bear to think that such a tragedy could really befall Rhys…”

Belinda left her sentence unfinished, aware she wasn’t the only one feeling sorrowful.

Harlee shared her sentiment.

Quickly dabbing at her tears, Belinda mustered a smile for Harlee.

“Please, come in! You were there for Jose and me yesterday, and we still haven’t properly expressed our gratitude.”

With a swift motion, Belinda brushed aside Jose’s hand and walked over to Harlee, guiding her with a gentle touch to the sofa.

Harlee noticed the shift in Belinda’s demeanor. She tightened her grip at her sides, concealing her true feelings in their presence. Once settled next to Belinda, she took her hand, her voice filled with concern.

“Belinda, are you alright?”

Jose was surprised by this unexpected side of Harlee.

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He had never seen her behave this way since she usually showered his wife with gifts, never revealing her deeper emotions. This genuine concern surprised him.

Belinda was equally taken aback. While her affection for Harlee had deepened, she hadn’t anticipated such a gesture of closeness.

After all, Rhys had always been indifferent to her, and she had adjusted to that standard.

Harlee caught their puzzled looks and paused.

Before arriving, she had consulted with Tonya, who had assured her that the Greens would be receptive to her actions. Was it possible that Tonya could be misleading her?

Determined to maintain her composure, Harlee continued as Tonya had advised.

“Belinda, yesterday was so chaotic that I had my friend escort you home instead. I hope that didn’t upset you?”

Belinda’s response was stiff but clear.

“No, not at all.” She wasn’t quite used to having someone so caring and attentive, but still, she felt touched.

Quickly adjusting, Belinda’s face brightened, her grip tightening on Harlee’s hand.

“Upset with you? Never. We were just concerned for your safety, considering those people yesterday…”

Harlee cut in with a smile.

“Those were desperate criminals. They wanted one hundred million in cash and a ship to let you go.” She chose not to disclose the full truth.

Belinda inhaled sharply at Harlee’s revelation. One hundred million in cash! Even liquidating everything, it would take her over ten days to gather such an amount. The audacity of those demands shocked her.

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