The Darling of the Paranoid Tycoon by Cheryl Rice

Chapter 28 Not Gentle Anymore

In front of Harriet, Delbert just couldn’t contain his emotion.

If she didn’t leave soon, he was afraid that he would lose control.

Following his line of sight, Harriet realized the drenched state of her clothes. Knowing his good intentions gave her a sense of relief.

Delbert pulled on a bathrobe, emerged from the bathroom, and called over a maid. “Escort the lady downstairs to change her clothes.

With a heavy heart, Harriet followed the maid out of the room.

Once they learned the news, some servants went to report it to Colleen.

Colleen choked on her tea and sputtered in disbelief.

“What? That simpleton wasn’t ejected by Mr. Delbert, but instead asked to dress appropriately and attend to him?”

She was incredulous. ‘How could this be? Doesn’t Mr. Delbert det

uninvited female company during his bath?’

Her mind raced. ‘If Mr. Delbert held Harriet in high regard, my positio in the villa would be in jeopardy.’

Colleen had served Delbert for years. Now that he had ascended to the presidency of the Carlson Group, she was determined to share in his success and luxury.

to Harriet. Only she was qualified to manage this

to form in Colleen’s mind-a scheme to secure

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poantium unu provom une

sent women to him, she could employ the

Colleen took out her phone and called her

will you come visit me on the island?

know what? Mr. Delbert has

up the phone, Colleen grinned triumphantly.

had charmed Mr. Welch, would surely captivate

clothes, Harriet returned to Delbert’s room under the

slate pajama set,

maid left, he gestured to the space

seat next to him.

respectful distance to avoid

darkened. He patted the spot next

silently pouted and

peculiar fellow who had kidnapped a little girl.

aren’t you talking?

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you dislike me?” Harriet probed, puffing out her cheeks.

mind, she

mouth.