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

complicated emotions and pouted at him, throwing the question

you say?”

round face and fair

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phone, trying

took the phone with her plump hands.

she was filled

don’t like it, I won’t answer

emphasize her sincerity, Harriet rejected the

head, she foolishly

of all

the phone.

into his arms, her pleading

ran over, intending to play with its master. Witnessing this scene,

rubbed against his body, Delbert felt torturous. Negotiating with others at the table had never

sense my anger?’

his struggle, Harriet looked at him affectionately.

“I’m not angry.”

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