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.

their jobs would leave them

them a glance. Instead, he tenderly

you think?”.

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intention

head and said with a sullen voice, “They can

help but find her protectiveness endearing

My woman is

take them away. From now on, they’ll be responsible for

away. But the two maids lay on

than any

annoyed by the noise and disturbance, narrowed her eyes. With a flick of her wrist, she

the end, they were

had offended the w people and deserved to

him. “It’s time to properly

not only Clifton but also Bessie and the other servants were petrified. They lowered their heads, not daring to meet Delbert’s

from now on. I promise it

repeatedly, displaying utmost