The Darling of the Paranoid Tycoon by Cheryl Rice

Chapter 64 Not a Saint

The two maids pleaded with Bessie, desperately relying on her for help. They had tirelessly shielded Bessie’s whereabouts from Clifton

countless times before, ensuring that he never discovered her secret. Turning her back on them now seemed unthinkable.

But Bessie had no intention of extending a helping hand.

She shook off their grasping hands and snapped, “You’ve offended Mr. Delbert, and now you expect me to protect you? Dream on!”

The two maids were taken aback by Bessie’s refusal. It dawned on them that Clifton and Bessie only saw them as expendable pawns, willing to burn bridges without hesitation.

Panic washed over them like a tidal wave. They fell to their knees, begging for mercy.

“Mr. Delbert, we were wrong! Please don’t dismiss us. We were foolish to talk back to you. Please forgive our transgressions!” “Mr. Delbert, we deeply regret our actions. Please have mercy!”

Delbert’s glare pierced through their souls. Terrified, they slapped themselves hard, their faces turning red and swollen.

All they hoped for was Delbert’s leniency.

leave them

glance. Instead, he tenderly looked at Harriet.

you think?”.

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intention of pardoning those who

sullen voice, “They can badmouth me, but not

her

you hear that? My woman is still mad!

be responsible for cleaning all the toilets in the city.”

order, trying to drag them away. But the two maids

than any other form of

a flick of her wrist, she hurled two silver

the end, they were dragged

They had offended the w people and deserved

turned to Clifton and reminded him. “It’s time to properly manage the Munoz

and the other servants were petrified. They

will ensure their manners from now

utmost deference.