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 around

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

the blow of the tax evasion

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to bear the consequences of

unwilling to

tingled Harriet’s ears, causing them to

meeting Delbert’s deep eyes.

that drew

and softly spoke. “Nah. I

her feelings to Delbert, and then her next actions

up, sat down on his

this morning? Why didn’t you sleep

servants were sensible enough to leave the two

Delbert’s mind was in turmoil, his expression remained

poked Harriet’s face with his finger, masking his

I was just upset with you. How should you compensate

Harriet twiddled her fingers and blushed.”