The Darling of the Paranoid Tycoon by Cheryl Rice

Chapter 30 Suspicion  Chapter 30 Suspicion  If Harriet wanted to reverse everything in this lifetime, it all had to  start with this doll..  Hearing her sad voice, Delbert got off the bed, strode over to her, and  snatched the doll from her hand.  The fateful characters written on it reminded Delbert of something buried deep […]

Chapter 29 The Doll  Chapter 29 The Doll  “I think I’ve found your treasure.”  Narrowing his eyes, Delbert clamped down on Harriet’s wrist and reached into her sleeve to pull out a silver needle.  The needle held between his fingers glimmered dangerously.  Harriet’s eyes widened for a moment, but she soon regained her composure and

Chapter 28 Not Gentle Anymore  In front of Harriet, Delbert just couldn’t contain his emotion.  If she didn’t leave soon, he was afraid that he would lose control.  Following his line of sight, Harriet realized the drenched state of her clothes. Knowing his good intentions gave her a sense of relief.  Delbert pulled on a

Chapter 27 Bathroom Encounter  Harriet joyfully went upstairs to Delbert’s room.  The room remained unchanged from her previous life when she first arrived here. The cool tones of the furnishings reflected the owner’s  temperament.  Stepping into the room that had been her sanctuary for nearly a year, Harriet clenched her fingers. A mist of emotion

Chapter 26 Colleen  Harriet remembered the housekeeper.  Colleen used to serve Milton, who treated her very well and let her take charge of a lot of things. She boasted high status in the old  mansion.  The servants competed with one another to shower her with flattery, presenting her with numerous gifts. The constant attention led

Chapter 25 Arriving at the Island  When Bessie arrived at the front gate, Clifton told her that Harriet had already left.  Bessie was shocked. “What? N… Harriet just left like that without saying goodbye to me?”  Bessie felt a bit reluctant and regretful, but she soon smiled at the thought of imminent success.  “You never

Chapter 24 Desperation  Bessie picked up the silver needle and headed toward the sack.  Nora’s heart filled with joy as she recognized her mother’s voice. But  as soon as Harriet’s name was mentioned, a sudden realization hit  her.  She remembered how she had failed to trap Harriet and gotten  ensnared instead.  ‘Is Harriet really retarded?’ 

Chapter 23 Unsuspecting  Bessie approached the sack with a triumphant smile on her face. Little did she know that the one inside was her daughter.  Harriet smirked and turned to leave.  She needed to get into Cory’s car and head to the island.  Seeing her come down with her luggage, Clifton put on a gentle

Chapter 22 None Would Get Away  ‘Soon enough, you will meet your doom,’ Nora thought.  Harriet took the chicken soup and discreetly inserted a silver needle into it while Nora wasn’t paying attention.  Once the needle was immersed in the soup, its color began to fade, confirming that the soup had indeed been poisoned.  Harriet

Chapter 21 The Silver Needle  After a long while, Molly regained her composure and said, “I can help,  but before that, you need to know something.”  MMolly took out her phone and played the recording of Nora and  Bessie’s conspiracy.  HHarriet listened with disdain.  These two fools were entering her traps again.  Dove you one,”