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

to form in

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unu provom une

to him, she

her phone

will you come visit me on

has inherited the Carlson Group.”

up the phone, Colleen

daughter, who had charmed Mr. Welch, would surely captivate Delbert.

returned to Delbert’s room under the maid’s guidance.

a slate pajama set, awaited her on

to the space beside him. “Come here.”

seat

respectful distance

the spot next to

and moved

fellow who

talking? Are you upset?”

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

the answer in mind, she wanted to hear it from his

mouth.