Chapter 172


    Harriet appeared to ponder for a moment before naively saying, ” Milton wanted to give me 5% of the Carlson Group’s shares,


    but I declined.”


    “Is that all?” Delbert’s eyes flickered.


    ‘Didn''t Milton mention anything else?’ He wondered.


    “Yes.” Harriet nodded emphatically.


    Delbert seemed to rx, and he pulled her into a tight embrace.


    She looked up, dazed by his affectionate gaze.


    He gently lifted her and positioned her on hisp.


    Then, Harriet heard Delbert whisper in her ear, “If you want those shares, they’re yours. You don’t need to worry about my


    feelings.”


    He didn’t want her to make sacrifices for his sake.


    And through that, he could tell that Milton was testing both Harriet


    and himself.


    Alt


    ilton was grooming Delbert for power, he was wary of the


    Shawn''s family and Delbert as well.


    | don’t want those shares. | only want you,” Harriet said


    “lL only want you too,” Delbert said, suddenly smiling.


    He lifted Harriet and gentlyid her on the bed, his captivating eyes quietly watching her.


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    “Remember, no matter what happens, I''ll always be by your side to protect you.”


    At Meawood City Hospital, as night fell, the atmosphere grew increasingly eerie.


    Nora’s face had already been unwrapped from its bandages, and Bessie had stayed by her side, providingfort.


    Seeing Nora endure one hardship after another, she felt profound heartache and self-loathing for her own helplessness.


    Three days prior, the cut made by L not only disfigured Nora but also caused her to lose her first child. The doctor even told


    Bessie that Nora’s womb was severely damaged, and she might never be able to have children again.


    But Nora couldn''t report it to the police because Vernon threatened her with the video.


    She could only swallow her pride.


    This matter caused her to hate L and Vernon, and she hated


    Harriet even more.


    If it hadn’t been for Harriet’s actions that led her onto that ill-fated ship, how could she have suffered such pain?


    After the bandages were removed, a long scar stretched across Nora’s face, running from the corner of her eye to the corner of


    her


    mouth.


    Post-surgery, it resembled arge centipede writhing on her face.


    Due to the severe damage to the corner of her eye, she could barely open it.


    Nora now resembled a terrifying doll from a horror movie. She could never regain her former status as Meawood City’s top


    beauty.


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    “No. This isn’t me. It’s not me.” Nora screamed in despair as she saw her horrifying reflection in the mirror


    Bessie quickly embraced Nora, tears streaming down her face.


    “Don''t worry, Nora. | will restore your appearance, | promise,” Bessie said.Content is property of N?velDrama.Org.


    Seeing Nora’s mental breakdown, she felt a deep sense of guilt and


    pain.


    If it hadn’t been for her momentary negligence, how could that despicable Vernon have found an opportunity to harm Nora and


    leave her in this state?


    But ultimately, all me should be ced on Harriet, the source of all Nora’s pain.


    Bessie swore that she would never let Harriet off the hook.


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