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.

would not hand over her rights to Harriet. Only she was qualified to

began to form in Colleen’s mind-a scheme

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him, she could employ the same

out her

when will you come visit

has inherited

phone, Colleen

who had charmed Mr.

to

slate pajama

he gestured to the space beside him.

complied, taking a seat

she maintained a respectful distance to

He patted the spot

and moved

himself feeling like a peculiar fellow

aren’t you talking?

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dislike me?” Harriet probed, puffing out her

answer in mind, she wanted to hear it

mouth.