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.

the man before him was the overlord of Meawood City and the president of Carlson

sound broke

source of the noise

Her eyes darted around

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sound?” Delbert inquired knowingly.

growled a

embarrassed, but her sweet voice tugged

so busy preparing breakfast for Delbert that she had forgotten to eat herself. After

and he gestured. “Tell Colleen

and Delbert turned to look at

would you care to join us for a meal?”

form of respect Delbert could

honored to dine with

eagerly accepted and

was the same one

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

she sought to reclaim her dignity.

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