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 this

in Colleen’s

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to him, she could

took out her phone and called her daughter.

when will you come visit me

has inherited

up the phone,

Mr. Welch, would surely captivate

changing her clothes, Harriet returned to Delbert’s room

now dressed in a slate pajama set, awaited

to the space beside him. “Come

taking a seat next to

maintained a respectful distance to avoid displeasing

darkened. He patted the spot

and moved closer.

like a peculiar fellow who had

talking? Are you upset?”

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dislike me?” Harriet probed, puffing out

mind, she

mouth.