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.

Harriet wondered but soon dismissed the ridiculous

pouted at

do you

round face and fair complexion, looked

+25 BONUS

as you like.”

her the phone, trying

phone with her plump hands. Disappointment

looked up again, she

you don’t like it, I won’t answer

Harriet rejected the

head, she foolishly grinned at him.

cleansed of all

phone. Don’t be angry, okay?”

arms, her pleading

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

torturous. Negotiating with others at the table had never been this

my

Harriet looked at him affectionately. The slight mistiness

“I’m not angry.”

nose, his Adam’s apple bobbing as