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.

previous condition, Clifton had occasionally

was fully aware of what

the tax evasion accusation, there would

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to bear the

unwilling to see

breath tingled Harriet’s ears, causing them to

meeting Delbert’s deep eyes. They seemed

power that

“Nah. I only

to Delbert, and then her

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

didn’t you sleep with me?” she

sensible enough to

in turmoil, his expression remained

with his finger,

I was just upset with you. How

playful intent, Harriet twiddled her fingers