The Darling of the Paranoid Tycoon by Cheryl Rice

Chapter 23 Unsuspecting

Bessie approached the sack with a triumphant smile on her face. Little did she know that the one inside was her daughter.

Harriet smirked and turned to leave.

She needed to get into Cory’s car and head to the island.

Seeing her come down with her luggage, Clifton put on a gentle smile.

“Sweeheart, is the luggage heavy? Let me help you.”

Harriet declined the offer. After placing the luggage down, she pretended to be reluctant and hugged Clifton.

“Dad, I can’t bear to part with you.”

“Me too!” Clifton put on a show of sorrow.

He thought about taking the chance to ask about the inheritance left bby Miriam.

BBut before he could broach the subject, Harriet brought to herself.

“Dad, I was wrong last time. I shouldn’t have sung to ded NNow I remember where my mother placed her treasure. leleave now, or Delbert will be worried.

and find me on Delbert’s island

are such a good daughter.” Clifton

obtain the inheritance, the Munoz Group would be

married Delbert, he would become the

+25 BONUS

and the Munoz family would rise in Meawood

Clifton grew increasingly excited. To avoid revealing his emotions, he held back his laughter until his face

of his thoughts.

face earlier had prompted her to change her

no longer planned for Molly to release the news.

would have Clifton come to the island to find her. When he went back and recounted it

overwhelmed by shock.

was these two people who had caused her

pay a

the back door, Bessie

to drive over and rolled

eves

the

situation,