The Darling of the Paranoid Tycoon by Cheryl Rice

Chapter 173

“I will never forgive those who have wronged me,” Nora declared, tears trickling down her cheek.

Her fingers clenched the blanket so tightly that her knuckles turned white and the veins on her arms bulged.

“Nora, don’t fret. Once you’re discharged, I’ll make sure those who hurt you pay for their actions. And Harriet won’t get away with it either,

Bessie reassured Nora, tucking her in before leaving for home.

The room fell back into an unsettling silence.

Nora was about to rest when she heard hurried footsteps outside her

ward.

A figure in black burst into the room. Startled by the noise, Nora forced her injured eyes open and struggled to sit up.

“Who’s there?” she demanded.

Suddenly, a bucket of dirty water drenched her, making her gasp from

the cold.

to douse me? Are you courting death?” She

identity due to the

C

on her face,

to flow freely.

and numbness radiated from Nora’s face. She quickly covered her wound

the figure in black said, switching on

Nora recognized the intruder as the same person who had saved

man was here to cause

deceive me!” snapped

failed all because of her, nearly costing

trick you into getting that video and saving my life. Please, you must believe me,” Nora quickly explained,

sob uncontrollably, her face streaked with tears.

fault. If not for her, I wouldn’t be in this mess. You have to help me, please,” she sniffed. “Give me another chance, and I will get rid of her. She’s Delbert, and I know her better than anyone else. I know how

again.

picture, you can

in black and his backers could help her exact revenge.