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

her complicated emotions and pouted at him, throwing the

you say?”

round face and fair complexion,

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as you like.”

the phone, trying to hide his possessiveness.

the phone with her plump hands.

she looked up again, she was filled with

you don’t like it, I

the call

her head, she foolishly grinned at him.

heart was cleansed of all worries. ‘How could you be

hung up the phone. Don’t be angry, okay?”

nestled into his arms, her pleading

Witnessing this scene, it wagged its tail and opted to

Delbert felt torturous. Negotiating with

my anger?’

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

“I’m not angry.”

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