Chapter 189


    In the dim room, Delbert navigated familiarly to the bed, gently cing Harriet on it.


    “Delbert, | haven''t freshened up yet,” Harriet said, trying to push him.


    away.


    But Delbert leaned in, silencing her with a forceful kiss.


    There was no tenderness, only overpowering possession that left


    Harriet breathless.


    As he slowly unbuttoned her blouse, his touch sent tremors through her body.


    “Delbert, please, let go,” she


    was


    protested, finally catching a breath.


    Delbert’s behavior today odd, as if he had been provoked by


    something.


    It was hard to pinpoint, but he seemed unlike his usual self.


    “Do you love me?” Delbert suddenly asked, stopping his movements.


    Harriet was stunned and at a loss.


    Of course, she loved him.


    But did Delbert love her, or was it Yvonne he loved?


    “It feels like | can’t live without you,” Delbert murmured, startling Harriet.


    She widened her eyes, gripping the sheets tightly.


    ‘Could he truly mean he couldn''t live without me? Is it me or Yvonne


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    one mouyi.


    Delbert clung to her, passionately kissing her lips.


    Upon sensing her resistance, he halted but held her hand all night.


    “Vernon, I’ve arranged for someone to watch over Nora. She won’t bother you again. The meeting at Morton Group tomorrow is


    crucial,” L said. “By tomorrow morning, the major media outlets will have exposed Brad’s tax evasion. The Morton Group will


    plunge into chaos, and Brad will be suspended pending an investigation. At that point, someone will rmend you take the


    helm. You need to be ready.”Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    L had everything nned out. If all went ording to n, Vernon would oust Brad and seize control of the entire Morton


    family’s


    industries.


    “L, | owe you my thanks,” Vernon expressed immense gratitude.


    He was willing to do anything to gain control of the Morton Group.


    “We''re partners now, so there’s no need for formalities between us. | just hope you can help me eliminate Molly as soon as


    possible,” L said, the smile on her face growing wider.


    Molly was gravely ill in the hospital, presenting the perfect opportunity to remove her from the picture.


    Once Molly was out of the way, L nned to systematically eliminate Harriet and Nora. Then nothing would prevent her from


    bing the most beautiful woman in Meawood City.


    Having been the one to elevate Vernon to his current position, she was confident in her ability to bring him down if necessary.


    This man was simply too easy to manipte. With such a useful pawn in her hands, she would save herself a lot of trouble.


    But more importantly, she stood to gain so much more. In the end, it would be she who would have thestugh.