The Darling of the Paranoid Tycoon by Cheryl Rice

Chapter 51 The Intriguing Call

The ringtone echoed through the air.

Harriet had no idea who could be calling at this hour.

‘Could it be Molly?’ She wondered.

She noticed Delbert’s frown and the subtle displeasure that flashed across his face.

Unable to snatch the phone from him, she cautiously spoke up.

“Delbert, my phone is ringing.”

Delbert stared intently at the caller ID, the name “Vernon” shining brightly.

After a moment of silence, a dark smile curled on his lips.

“It’s Vernon calling. Would you like to answer?”

His eyes held a mysterious glint, leaving her unsure of his true intentions.

He seemed to be hinting that if she dared to answer the call, he would smash the phone.

Harriet wondered but soon dismissed the

emotions and pouted at him, throwing

do you say?”

cute round face and fair complexion, looked

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phone, trying to hide his possessiveness.

plump hands. Disappointment flickered in

again, she was filled with

like it, I won’t

rejected the call and turned off her

foolishly grinned

cleansed of all worries. ‘How

hung up the phone.

nestled into his arms, her pleading smile melting any remaining

to play with its master. Witnessing this scene, it wagged its tail and opted to amuse itself

his body, Delbert felt torturous. Negotiating with others at the

did Harriet sense my anger?’

looked at him affectionately. The slight mistiness around

“I’m not angry.”

nose, his Adam’s