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

her complicated emotions and pouted at him, throwing

you say?”

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the phone, trying to

the phone with her plump hands. Disappointment flickered

she looked up again, she was filled

you don’t like it, I won’t answer

her sincerity, Harriet rejected the call

she foolishly grinned at him.

cleansed of all worries. ‘How

the phone. Don’t be angry, okay?”

her pleading smile melting

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

body, Delbert felt torturous. Negotiating with others at the

sense my anger?’

struggle, Harriet looked at him affectionately.

“I’m not angry.”

Harriet’s nose, his