The Darling of the Paranoid Tycoon by Cheryl Rice

Chapter 48 A Mother’s Desperation.

“Look how she angered Milton that day! Her actions nearly destroyed our family!”

Clifton’s anger flared as he recalled the incident at the banquet.

“No, Nora… She’s suffering at the Happy Harpers in Keford!” Bessie cried out, her voice hoarse and desperate.

Only Clifton could save their daughter now.

“What are you talking about? Why is that wretched girl at Happy Harpers?” .

Clifton stopped in his tracks and turned back to question Bessie.

Bessie mustered the courage to explain the whole story.

Anger surged within Clifton, and he slapped Bessie across the face.

“Have you lost your mind? How dare you plot behind my back?”

streamed down Bessie’s face as she clung tightly to

for

of this is

her, please!

so young. How can she endure

his self-interest, didn’t even consider the plight of his

at his callous

her face and

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will. And I’ll avenge her by

mind was consumed with nothing but hatred and the overwhelming desire

could take a single step, Clifton grabbed her

doesn’t have the intelligence to do such a thing. It must be Mr. Delbert who is behind all of this.

harming his bride has angered him. No one can save you in

than to blame Harriet, a simpleton, for such a scheme. His mind was set on Delbert as the mastermind behind it all.

mere thought of confronting Delbert terrified him, so he avoided/ going to the island altogether.

heartbroken and helpless, couldn’t bear the thought of Nora suffering at the Happy Harpers. She blamed Harriet for everything, feeling an agonizing

throat befor