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    “Hold up! I''ll be right back!”


    Clifton hastily ended the call, and now he lost interest in asking Harriet about her mother’s legacy.


    His sole focus now was to return home to tackle the pressing issue.


    “Mr. Delbert, my apologies. Something urgent has cropped up at home, so | must take my leave. I''lle by another day,” he


    announced hurriedly, forgetting his disguise as he dashed off.


    Earlier on the phone, Bessie had informed him about an anonymous tip-off to the press, using him of tax evasion.


    Journalists from major media outlets swarmed outside their house, vying for the scoop.


    This left Clifton feeling flustered.


    He had executed everything perfectly and had been certain th one would find out.


    ‘Who could be behind this leak? Could it be someone around me wondered.


    Harriet shot a cold nce at Clifton’s retreating figure.


    Considering her previous condition, Clifton had asionally let his guard down around her.


    Now that she had regained her intelligence, she was fully aware of what he had done.


    Apart from the blow of the tax evasion usation, there would be


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    Clifton would have to bear the consequences of his actions.


    “What? You''re unwilling to see him leave?”


    Suddenly, a warm breath tingled Harriet’s ears, causing them to flush red.


    Harriet looked up, meeting Delbert’s deep eyes. They seemed to


    possess a mesmerizing power that drew her in.


    She pouted and softly spoke. “Nah. | only care about you.”


    Harriet confessed her feelings to Delbert, and then her next actions surprised everyone at the scene.


    She slowly got up, sat down on hisp, and nestled into his arms.


    “Delbert, were you upset this morning? Why didn’t you sleep with me?” she asked softly.


    The servants were sensible enough to leave the two alone.


    Though Delbert’s mind was in turmoil, his expression remainedposed and solemn.


    He yfully poked Harriet’s face with his finger, masking his inner delight.


    “Yes, | was just upset with you. How should youpensate me?”


    Aware of his yful intent, Harriet twiddled her fingers and blushed.” How about a kiss?”


    “No, that won''t do!”


    Delbert pulled a straight face, but his raising tone indicated his pleasure.


    “Name it then.”


    Harriet gazed at him with pleading eyes and pouted like a child.


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    Delbert, unable to restrain himself any longer, approached her ear and whispered provocatively, causing Harriet to blush deeply.


    He dered his desire to taste her there and then.


    As Clifton returned home, he saw a throng of reporters outside the vi, brandishing cameras and microphones while


    bombarding.


    Bessie with questions.