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.

jealous?’ Harriet wondered but soon dismissed the ridiculous

and pouted at

you

face and fair complexion, looked

+25 BONUS

it as you like.”

casually handed her the phone, trying to hide

phone with her plump

she looked up again, she was filled with

you don’t like it, I won’t answer

Harriet rejected the call and turned off

foolishly

an instant, Delbert’s heart was cleansed of all worries.

phone. Don’t be angry, okay?”

into his arms, her pleading smile

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

with

Harriet sense my anger?’

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

“I’m not angry.”

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