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.

had occasionally let his guard down

was fully

the blow of the tax evasion accusation, there

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have to bear the consequences of his

unwilling to see him leave?”

warm breath tingled Harriet’s ears, causing

deep eyes. They

mesmerizing power that drew her

spoke. “Nah. I only care

and then her next

sat down on his lap, and nestled into

you upset this morning? Why didn’t you sleep with me?” she asked softly.

servants were sensible enough to leave the

was in turmoil, his

playfully poked Harriet’s face with his finger, masking

upset with you. How should you compensate me?”

her fingers and blushed.”