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 the

and pouted at him, throwing the question

you say?”

cute round face and

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phone, trying to hide his possessiveness.

phone with her plump hands. Disappointment flickered in her

looked up again, she was filled with

it, I won’t answer it.”

her sincerity, Harriet rejected the call and turned off

head, she foolishly grinned at him.

an instant, Delbert’s heart was cleansed of all worries. ‘How could you be

the phone. Don’t be

her pleading smile melting any remaining tension.

play with its master. Witnessing this scene, it wagged

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

sense my anger?’ He

of his struggle, Harriet looked at him affectionately. The slight mistiness

“I’m not angry.”

Harriet’s nose, his Adam’s apple