Chapter 172Harriet 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 relax, and he pulled her into a tight embrace.She looked up, dazed by his affectionate gaze.He gently lifted her and positioned her on his lap.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.Although Milton was grooming Delbert for power, he was wary of the influence of Shawn's family and Delbert as well."Delbert, I don't want those shares. I only want you," Harriet said firmly."I only want you too," Delbert said, suddenly smiling.He lifted Harriet and gent
Chapter 173"I will never forgive those who have wronged me," Nora declared, tears trickling down her cheek.Her fingers clenched the blanket so tightly that her knuckles turned white and the veins on her arms bulged."Nora, don't fret. Once you're discharged, I'll make sure those who hurt you pay for their actions. And Harriet won't get away with it either," Bessie reassured Nora, tucking her in before leaving for home.The room fell back into an unsettling silence.Nora was about to rest when she heard hurried footsteps outside her ward.A figure in black burst into the room. Startled by the noise, Nora forced her injured eyes open and struggled to sit up."Who's there?" she demanded.Suddenly, a bucket of dirty water drenched her, making her gasp from the cold."Ah! Who dares to douse me? Are you courting death?" She cursed, clueless about the intruder's identity due to the darkness.A forceful slap landed on her face, reopening her freshly stitched wound and causing blood
Chapter 174The man in black narrowed his eyes menacingly."Is Harriet truly a fool?" he questioned."Absolutely not! I'm convinced she's been feigning ignorance all this time," Nora responded, her teeth clenched in frustration.She had been utterly deceived by Harriet, whom she had believed to be a simpleton.The man in black scrutinized Nora's face, finding no signs of deceit. He chose to trust her words. His master had given clear instructions. If they discovered that Harriet was not a fool, they were to eliminate her immediately.Since they couldn't approach Delbert directly, they had to rely on Nora to deal with Harriet.The man in black scoffed, "Alright, we'll give you another chance. Since Delbert has been aiding Harriet, why don't you devise a plan to ensure he can't assist her anymore? Then, when the opportunity presents itself, eliminate Harriet."His voice grew colder as he spoke, carrying an unmistakable threat. "You'll need assistance this time. You can contact
Chapter 175"Delbert, I've been waiting for you," Harriet said, her eyes heavy with sleep.She was a light sleeper and had noticed when Delbert left the room.She knew he must have gone to see Milton, but she was puzzled by the troubled look on his face when he returned.Delbert couldn't help but chuckle. "Would you like to sleep when I return?"Caught off guard by his intense gaze, Harriet quickly lowered her eyes, her heart fluttering. "Delbert, I've prepared your bath."As he hadn't mentioned his visit to Milton, Harriet didn't dare to ask.She was about to leave him in the bathroom when he suddenly grasped her hand."Stay, okay?" Delbert said.His voice was low and enticing, stirring something within Harriet.She blushed at his words.They hadn't been so intimate on the island."No, I want to watch TV." Harriet quickly refused.But he persisted, mimicking her coyness. "Don't you love me anymore? Can't you grant me this small request?"He loosened his grip on her hand.
Chapter 176With the plan in mind, Nora swiftly called the man in black."Before handling Harriet, find me medicine in Agral City. It's colorless, tasteless, and can make even the most virtuous woman willingly seek pleasure," she said."Okay! I'll dispatch someone immediately. Just deal with Harriet quickly," responded the man in black icily.He was about to end the call when Nora added, "I also need a remedy for my face. There's a potion developed by an unknown physician in Meawood City that regenerates cells—the Z-type potion.""Not part of the plan against Harriet, is it?" questioned the man in black.Nora had her reply ready. "If my face doesn't improve, how can I draw Harriet out?"The man in black hummed in consent and hung up the phone.The ward fell back into silence, as if nothing had transpired.However, the fear previously etched on Nora's face had vanished. Now her eyes were filled with hatred, glinting with coldness.With the medicine she had, Nora was confident
Chapter 177Despite the Morton Group's outward harmony, there was a hidden turmoil and power struggle behind the scenes. Each director harbored their own ulterior motives, hoping for a change in the leadership.Lula, born into an ordinary family, had a single ambition: to ascend the social ladder through a man. With her innocent and kind facade, coupled with her ability to act cute and clingy, she managed to soften Marc's heart and be cherished.However, their relationship could only remain like that. She could never win Marc's heart, and he had never touched her.Fortunately, after spending many years by Marc's side, she got to know numerous executives and gradually expanded her network.Upon learning about the situation within the Morton Group, she made a decisive move to buy back their shares, intending to support Vernon and become his partner."What should I do now?" Vernon asked, convinced by how well thought out Lula's plan was.He had a feeling that this time he might tru
Chapter 178Suddenly, Delbert opened his eyes and caught sight of Harriet trying to slip away. He reached out and pulled her back into his arms."Sleep a little longer," he murmured.Harriet's heart pounded, her cheeks burning."Delbert, I need to bathe and change clothes. I can't let others see me like this."Delbert looked down at her, a slight smile playing on his lips. "You were so vocal last night. Weren't you afraid of being overheard? Why so shy now?"His deep, seductive voice made Harriet's face turn crimson. "It's all your fault."Delbert buried his face in her neck and croaked, "Yes, it's my fault. I shouldn't have pushed you last night."Harriet grew even more bashful.She, too, was to blame for agreeing to his request."Stop making fun of me! It's annoying!" Harriet pouted.Delbert couldn't bear to tease her any further and could only apologize.He caressed her face, his voice soft. "Alright, it's my fault. Don't be angry.""That's more like it," Harriet said,
Chapter 179Unable to manage the organization herself, Harriet had appointed a proxy, which explained why Delbert had never discovered her identity.This proxy was Joe, a seemingly ordinary but exceptionally talented doctor.His decision to study medicine had been influenced by Harriet's mother, Miriam, who had saved his parents' lives when he was little."Miss Harriet, someone is requesting the Z-type potion from us," Joe informed her."Who is it?" Harriet asked in a low voice.Upon hearing the name from Joe, Harriet responded with a sneer and a curt "Refuse" before ending the call.A strange smile played on her lips after she hung up.Unexpectedly, Nora's face had suffered damage, and she had sent a mysterious individual to acquire the Z-type potion for treatment.It appeared that Nora had received assistance from this mysterious person to help Clifton overcome a tax evasion crisis and secure the position of general manager of the Munoz Group. Unfortunately, his plans had st