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

she was

the blow of the tax evasion

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the consequences of his

You’re unwilling to see him leave?”

breath tingled Harriet’s ears, causing

Delbert’s deep eyes. They

that

softly spoke. “Nah. I only care

then her next actions surprised everyone at the

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

upset this morning? Why didn’t

were sensible enough to

in turmoil, his expression remained

with his finger, masking his inner delight.

you. How should

of his playful intent, Harriet twiddled her