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.

wondered but soon dismissed

emotions and pouted at

you

face and fair complexion, looked at

+25 BONUS

it as you like.”

the phone, trying to

the phone with her plump hands.

again, she was

like it, I won’t

emphasize her sincerity, Harriet rejected the call and turned off

her head, she foolishly

heart was cleansed of all worries. ‘How could you

the phone.

arms, her pleading smile melting any remaining

master. Witnessing this scene, it wagged its tail

torturous. Negotiating with others at the table had

did Harriet sense my anger?’ He wondered.

him affectionately. The slight mistiness

“I’m not angry.”

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