The Darling of the Paranoid Tycoon by Cheryl Rice

Chapter 43 The Unwelcome Guest

“Harriet, I’m here to see you.”

Before the figure came into view, his voice echoed through the air.

From a distance, Harriet caught the sound of Clifton’s cheerful voice.

His excitement, however, wasn’t due to seeing his daughter. Rather, it stemmed from the hope of uncovering the whereabouts of the inheritance left by Harriet’s mother.

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fleeting shadow passed over Harriet’s eyes as she suppressed a dark emotion.

Clifton soon emerged before them.

He was surprised by Delbert’s presence and quickly plastered on a flattering smile.

“Mr. Delbert, you’re home too. Well, I’ve brought some gifts for you guys, a token of my regard.”

Compared with his enthusiasm, Delbert remained aloof and indifferent.

Clifton felt displeased by the cold reception but dared not show it openly.

him was the overlord of Meawood City and the

growling sound

of the noise

stomach. Her eyes darted around as

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that sound?” Delbert

stomach growled a protest.”

her sweet voice tugged

she had forgotten to eat herself.

and he gestured. “Tell Colleen to hurry

to prompt Colleen, and Delbert

join us for a meal?”

the highest form of respect Delbert could offer

honored to dine

eagerly accepted and obsequiously

tasked with urging Colleen to hurry was the same one who had been struck with a

mistreatment from Colleen since her arrival at the villa, she had reluctantly sided with Colleen, only to realize that her loyalty was unreciprocated.

downfall, she sought to reclaim

is here as a guest. Mr. Delbert wants the food ready,” she informed Colleen.