The Darling of the Paranoid Tycoon by Cheryl Rice

Chapter 178

Suddenly, Delbert opened his eyes and caught sight of Harriet trying to slip away. He reached out and pulled her back into his arms.

“Sleep a little longer,” he murmured.

Harriet’s heart pounded, her cheeks burning.

“Delbert, I need to bathe and change clothes. I can’t let others see me

like this.”

Delbert looked down at her, a slight smile playing on his lips. “You were so vocal last night. Weren’t you afraid of being overheard? Why so shy now?”

His deep, seductive voice made Harriet’s face turn crimson. “It’s all your fault.”

Delbert buried his face in her neck and croaked, “Yes, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have pushed you last night.”

Harriet grew even more bashful.

She, too, was to blame for agreeing to his request.

Stop making fun of me! It’s annoying!” Harriet pouted.

Delbert couldn’t bear to tease her any further and could only apologize.

caressed her face, his voice soft. “Alright, it’s my fault.

angry.”

acting coy. “Then I won’t be

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flipped her over, pinning her beneath him. “Since you’re not angry, can I do something

“But didn’t we

night’s actions so early in the morning?’

scenes from the previous night flashed through her mind, she

Delbert said with a light smile before

as an intoxicating scent of sandalwood

senses.

her mind blank.

was a knock on the bedroom door, followed by a voice. “Sir and Madam, Mr. Carlson Sr. wants you guys to

back to reality and pushed Delbert off her.

raised his eyes pitifully and called out to

dog’s eyes

is calling us downstairs for

care!” Delbert

Harriet was speechless.

an hour, Harriet and

together.

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