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.

condition, Clifton had occasionally let his guard down

regained her intelligence, she was fully aware of

tax evasion accusation,

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the

unwilling to

a warm breath tingled Harriet’s ears, causing

looked up, meeting Delbert’s deep eyes. They seemed to

that drew

spoke. “Nah. I only care

then her next actions

his lap, and nestled into his arms.

didn’t you

sensible enough to leave the two alone.

his expression remained composed and solemn.

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

with you. How should you

twiddled her fingers and blushed.”