The Darling of the Paranoid Tycoon by Cheryl Rice

Chapter 45 Unforeseen Trouble

“Hold up! I’ll be right back!”

Clifton hastily ended the call, and now he lost interest in asking Harriet about her mother’s legacy.

His sole focus now was to return home to tackle the pressing issue.

“Mr. Delbert, my apologies. Something urgent has cropped up at home, so I must take my leave. I’ll come by another day,” he announced hurriedly, forgetting his disguise as he dashed off.

Earlier on the phone, Bessie had informed him about an anonymous tip-off to the press, accusing him of tax evasion.

Journalists from major media outlets swarmed outside their house, vying for the scoop.

This left Clifton feeling flustered.

He had executed everything perfectly and had been certain th one would find out.

‘Who could be behind this leak? Could it be someone around me wondered.

Harriet shot a cold glance at Clifton’s retreating figure.

previous condition, Clifton had occasionally let his guard down

she had regained her intelligence, she was fully aware of what he had

from the blow of the tax

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to bear the consequences of his

You’re unwilling to see him

Harriet’s ears, causing them to flush

up, meeting Delbert’s deep eyes. They

power that drew her in.

“Nah. I only care about

and then her next actions surprised everyone

slowly got up, sat down on his lap, and

didn’t you sleep with

to leave the two alone.

was in turmoil, his expression remained composed and

Harriet’s face with his finger, masking his inner delight.

I was just upset with you. How

twiddled her fingers