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 ridiculous thought.

her complicated emotions and pouted at him, throwing the question

do you

with her cute round face and fair complexion, looked at

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it as you

casually handed her the phone, trying

plump hands. Disappointment

she looked up again, she was filled

you don’t like it, I won’t

emphasize her sincerity, Harriet rejected the call

her head, she foolishly

heart was cleansed of all worries. ‘How

the phone. Don’t

his arms, her pleading smile melting

over, intending to play with its master. Witnessing this scene, it wagged its tail

Negotiating with others at

sense my anger?’ He

of his struggle, Harriet looked at him affectionately.

“I’m not angry.”

his Adam’s