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.

hand over her rights to Harriet. Only she was qualified to manage

form in

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provom une tramandi

him, she

Colleen took out her

you come visit me on

what? Mr. Delbert has inherited the Carlson Group.”

phone, Colleen grinned triumphantly.

had charmed Mr. Welch,

Harriet returned to Delbert’s room under the maid’s

pajama set, awaited

left, he gestured to the space beside him.

taking a seat next to

distance to

patted the spot next

and moved closer.

a peculiar fellow who had kidnapped a

aren’t you talking? Are you

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you dislike me?” Harriet probed,

answer in mind, she wanted to

mouth.