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.

but soon dismissed the

suppressed her complicated emotions and pouted

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phone, trying to

her plump hands. Disappointment flickered in

up again, she was filled with determination.

like it, I won’t answer it.”

emphasize her sincerity, Harriet rejected the call and turned off her phone.

her head, she foolishly grinned at

cleansed of all worries. ‘How could you be

hung up the phone.

into his arms, her pleading smile melting any remaining

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

against his body, Delbert felt torturous. Negotiating with others at the table had never been this

did Harriet sense my anger?’

looked at him affectionately. The slight mistiness around her eyes was alluring.

“I’m not angry.”

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