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

pouted

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with her cute round face and fair complexion,

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as

the phone, trying to hide

plump hands. Disappointment flickered in

she looked up again, she was

like it, I won’t

rejected the call and turned

head, she foolishly grinned

heart was cleansed of all worries. ‘How could

the phone.

into his arms, her pleading smile melting any

this scene, it wagged its

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

Harriet sense my anger?’

his struggle, Harriet looked at him affectionately. The slight mistiness around her eyes

“I’m not angry.”

Harriet’s nose, his Adam’s