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.

would leave them with nothing.

them a glance. Instead,

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forgive easily. She had no intention of pardoning those

a sullen

couldn’t help but find her protectiveness endearing rather

My woman is

From now on, they’ll be responsible for cleaning all

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

punishment was harsher than any other form of retribution.

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

end, they were

had gotten them into trouble. They had offended the w people and deserved to

and reminded him. “It’s time to

the other servants were petrified. They lowered their heads,

Mr. Delbert. I will ensure their manners from

nodded repeatedly, displaying utmost deference.