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

Chapter 1735:

After Hazel and Zora had left, Virginia turned to Harlee with eyes full of admiration.

“Harlee, that was incredible. You knocked her down with one slap. I used all my strength but could only make her face red and swollen!”

“Hazel lost her balance,” Harlee casually remarked, downplaying her intervention while not revealing that she had barely used any strength to knock Hazel down. Harlee was curious about Hazel and Zora, who had been causing trouble for Virginia. Knowing they would definitely retaliate after the public humiliation, Harlee resolved to deal with them for Virginia.

“Do Hazel and her companion often bully you?” she asked.

Virginia readily shared her experiences, detailing her isolation at school over the years. She concluded, “But I don’t mind. I go to school to learn, not to play social games. Besides, they only mock me for my humble background.”

“Is there bad blood between you and your aunt?” Harlee asked, her brow furrowing.noveldrama

“It’s complicated,” Virginia began.

“It’s not exactly bad, but ever since my aunt started mingling with wealthy families, she’s distanced herself from mine. My grandmother once worked as a nanny for the Gill family, and my aunt tried to ingratiate herself with them to curry favor. But my mom always refused her overtures, which only worsened things between our families.”

Virginia was resilient and focused, largely indifferent to the provocations of others.

Harlee chuckled, spinning her phone in her hand, her demeanor relaxed.

“Understood. They won’t bother you again.”

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Her laid-back assurance left Virginia momentarily speechless.

Raised in elite private schools thanks to her grandmother, Virginia and her brother were taught by their mother to tolerate and not provoke the children of wealthy families. Accustomed to being marginalized by them, Virginia was unprepared for someone to defend her so decisively, stating that she wouldn’t be bothered anymore.

Quickly regaining her composure, Virginia responded, “Harlee, I’m not afraid of them. I just hope they won’t cause you any trouble.”

Virginia worried that Hazel and Zora might target Harlee. Zora’s father held a powerful position in Winbrough, capable of causing serious trouble.

Harlee shrugged, seemingly unconcerned. Her real aim was to provoke these families into confronting her directly. If they didn’t, she might have to initiate the conflict herself, which would indeed be exhausting.

After their shopping spree, Harlee treated Virginia and Ulises to lunch at an upscale restaurant, having purchased several outfits for each member of their family.

As they prepared to leave, Virginia hesitated before asking, “Harlee, will you be coming with us to pay respects to our grandma?”

A shadow of sadness crossed Harlee’s face, and her voice softened.

“I’ll be there in a couple of days. I want to bring someone special with me.”

Virginia didn’t pry into who Harlee intended to bring. She simply nodded and then headed back to school.

Later, back at her hotel, Harlee had just opened a bottle of drink when she noticed movement in the room. Her initial frown of concern quickly eased.

“Honey, it’s really not okay to sneak into someone’s room like this…”

“What? Who would dare complain about me climbing into my own wife’s bed?” Rhys countered as he approached, drying his wet hair.

Harlee quizzed him, half-amused, “How did you know I was here? You haven’t put a tracker on my phone, have you?”

“Lee, can’t you sense it? Isn’t it just the bond between husband and wife?” Rhys tossed aside his towel, grabbed some pastries from the table, and came over.

“Try this. It’s a specialty pastry from Winbrough. I waited in line for over two hours to get them.”

Harlee took one, her lips curling into a smile as she eyed the pastry.

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