The Darling of the Paranoid Tycoon by Cheryl Rice novel Chapter 51

Chapter 51 The Intriguing Call 

The ringtone echoed through the air. 

Harriet had no idea who could be calling at this hour. 

‘Could it be Molly?’ She wondered. 

She noticed Delbert’s frown and the subtle displeasure that flashed across his face. 

Unable to snatch the phone from him, she cautiously spoke up. 

“Delbert, my phone is ringing.” 

Delbert stared intently at the caller ID, the name “Vernon” shining brightly. 

After a moment of silence, a dark smile curled on his lips. 

“It’s Vernon calling. Would you like to answer?” 

His eyes held a mysterious glint, leaving her unsure of his true intentions. 

He seemed to be hinting that if she dared to answer the call, he would smash the phone. 

‘Is he jealous?’ Harriet wondered but soon dismissed the ridiculous thought. 

She suppressed her complicated emotions and pouted at him, throwing the question back. 

“What do you say?” 

Harriet, with her cute round face and fair complexion, looked at 

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“Answer it as you like.” 

He casually handed her the phone, trying to hide his possessiveness. 

Harriet took the phone with her plump hands. Disappointment flickered in her eyes. 

When she looked up again, she was filled with determination. 

“If you don’t like it, I won’t answer it.” 

To emphasize her sincerity, Harriet rejected the call and turned off her phone. 

Raising her head, she foolishly grinned at him. 

In an instant, Delbert’s heart was cleansed of all worries. ‘How could you be so adorable?’ 

“I hung up the phone. Don’t be angry, okay?” 

Harriet nestled into his arms, her pleading smile melting any remaining tension. 

Tucker happily ran over, intending to play with its master. Witnessing this scene, it wagged its tail and opted to amuse itself elsewhere. 

As Harriet rubbed against his body, Delbert felt torturous. Negotiating with others at the table had never been this challenging. 

‘How did Harriet sense my anger?’ He wondered. 

Unaware of his struggle, Harriet looked at him affectionately. The slight mistiness around her eyes was alluring. 

“I’m not angry.” 

Delbert playfully tapped Harriet’s nose, his Adam’s apple bobbing as 

he restrained his desires.