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

sound broke the tension.

the source of

covered her stomach. Her eyes darted around as if

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was that sound?” Delbert inquired knowingly.

stomach growled a protest.”

sweet voice

preparing breakfast for Delbert that she had forgotten

softened, and he gestured. “Tell Colleen to

to prompt Colleen, and Delbert turned to

join us for a meal?”

the highest form of respect Delbert could offer him.

to dine with

accepted and

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

Colleen since her arrival at the villa, she had reluctantly sided with Colleen, only to

with Colleen’s downfall, she sought to reclaim

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