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.

all, the man before him was the overlord of Meawood City and the president of Carlson Group.

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toward the source of the noise and smiled.

her stomach. Her eyes darted around as if

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that sound?”

growled a

but her sweet voice tugged at Delbert’s heartstrings.

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

heart softened, and he gestured. “Tell Colleen to hurry up.”

to prompt Colleen, and Delbert turned to

join us for a

was the highest form of

to dine

accepted and obsequiously smiled.

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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.

father is here as a guest. Mr. Delbert wants the food