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 ridiculous

and pouted at him, throwing the question

you

cute round face and fair complexion, looked

+25 BONUS

it as you like.”

casually handed her the phone, trying to hide his

took the phone with her plump hands. Disappointment

she looked up again, she

don’t like it,

Harriet rejected the call and

she foolishly grinned at him.

cleansed of all

the phone.

arms, her pleading smile melting any remaining

happily ran over, intending to play with its master. Witnessing this scene, it wagged

against his body, Delbert felt torturous. Negotiating with others

my anger?’ He wondered.

him affectionately. The slight mistiness around

“I’m not angry.”

tapped Harriet’s nose, his Adam’s apple bobbing as