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.

Clifton had occasionally let his guard down around her.

she was fully aware of what

of the tax evasion accusation, there

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the

to see him leave?”

warm breath tingled Harriet’s ears, causing them to

Delbert’s deep eyes. They seemed to

power that drew her

“Nah. I

and then her next actions surprised everyone at

up, sat down on his lap, and nestled into his

didn’t you sleep

sensible enough to leave

Delbert’s mind was in turmoil, his expression

Harriet’s face with his finger, masking his

was just upset with you. How should you compensate

twiddled her fingers and blushed.” How