Chapter 172

Harriet appeared to ponder for a moment before naively saying, ” Milton wanted to give me 5% of the Carlson Group’s shares, but I declined.”

“Is that all?” Delbert’s eyes flickered.

‘Didn’t Milton mention anything else?’ He wondered.

“Yes.” Harriet nodded emphatically.

Delbert seemed to relax, and he pulled her into a tight embrace.

She looked up, dazed by his affectionate gaze.

He gently lifted her and positioned her on his lap.

Then, Harriet heard Delbert whisper in her ear, “If you want those shares, they’re yours. You don’t need to worry about my feelings.”

He didn’t want her to make sacrifices for his sake.

And through that, he could tell that Milton was testing both Harriet

and himself.

Alt

was grooming Delbert for power, he was wary of the

and Delbert as

don’t want those shares. I only want

you too,” Delbert said,

Harriet and gently laid her on the bed, his captivating

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matter what happens, I’ll always be by

Hospital, as night fell, the atmosphere

had already been unwrapped from its bandages, and Bessie had stayed by her side, providing comfort.

she felt profound

prior, the cut made by Lula not only disfigured Nora but also caused her to lose her first child. The doctor even told Bessie that

couldn’t report it to the police because Vernon threatened her with the video.

only swallow

Lula and Vernon, and

Harriet even more.

it hadn’t been for Harriet’s actions that led her onto that ill-fated ship, how could she

the bandages were removed, a long scar stretched across Nora’s face, running from the corner of her eye

mouth.

centipede writhing on her

severe damage to the corner of her

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