Chapter 189In the dim room, Delbert navigated familiarly to the bed, gently placing Harriet on it."Delbert, I 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 protested, finally catching a breath.Delbert's behavior today was 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 I 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
Chapter 190"What's your plan with Nora?" Lula asked after some thought."Once she's recovered, I'll divorce her," Vernon declared, gritting his teeth at the mention of Nora.That despicable woman had deceived him, and he would not let her off the hook."Good!" Lula nodded.Unbeknownst to Vernon, a sly smirk appeared on her face, revealing her calculating nature.The following morning, news of Brad's scandal spread like wildfire, quickly hitting headlines.Brad was in the middle of a morning meeting when officials from the prosecutor's office suddenly stormed in."Mr. Morton, you stand accused of embezzling company funds and tax evasion. We require your cooperation in our investigation."The officials presented Brad with the arrest warrant, leaving him stunned."When did I ever embezzle company funds or evade taxes? You need evidence to make such accusations," Brad said.With all the directors present, he couldn't possibly admit to something he hadn't done."We have substan
Chapter 191Brad hoped they could oppose Vernon taking over the company, giving him a chance for a comeback.As soon as Brad left, his followers immediately voiced their objections."I disagree with Vernon taking over the company. He has never been adept at managing companies. During this period, he has caused us significant losses. If any issues arise, it's not something any of us can bear," said one of them."I also disagree. Today's events are bound to cause considerable panic. Is he capable of handling it?" echoed another.The people on Brad's side all refused to let Vernon, an illegitimate son, take the reins.Narrowing her eyes, Lula walked behind Vernon and said, "Since Mr. Brad Morton has to undergo an investigation and cannot temporarily handle the company's affairs, it's only natural for his brother to take over the company. The Becker family will fully support the Morton family and try to compensate for your losses."She had to support Vernon wholeheartedly to win in
Chapter 192Harriet was about to head upstairs to rest when her phone rang.Upon hearing the news, she asked Joe if a hacker organization could be behind this and urged him to investigate. Joe had a friend who was the head of an international hacker organization, so the investigation shouldn't be too difficult.By noon, Delbert still hadn't returned, and Harriet was anxiously awaiting Joe's call.Fortunately, it wasn't long before he called back."Miss Harriet, I've discovered that the breach into King's system wasn't the work of a hacker organization, but rather a hacker known as 'Summer'," Joe reported."Three years ago, he infiltrated the system of the hacker organization where Q was based. At that time, Q had a face-off with him. This hacker is incredibly skilled; even Q barely managed to fend him off and protect their core data.""Is it possible for Q to step in and help intercept this hacker's intrusion?" Harriet asked urgently. "My contact mentioned that although we c
Chapter 193"Delbert, are you still working?" Harriet asked."Yes," Delbert responded, his work momentarily paused as he answered the phone."When will you be home? I miss you," Harriet said coyly.Delbert felt a surge of happiness. "I'm about to go back now. Wait for me at home."The rush hour had passed, so the traffic was light. It would take him about forty minutes to drive from Carlson Group back to the island."Okay! I'll wait for you," Harriet said.After ending the call, Harriet noticed that Q had won a battle.She quickly connected with Q to express her gratitude. "Q, I'm grateful for your help today."Q's voice was deep and raspy. It somehow made Harriet feel as if she had heard it somewhere before."No worries, Miss Munoz. The opponent must have been interrupted by something, so he stopped attacking the system. If he had continued, I might not have won. King has offended some powerful people this time," Q said.Q was the leader of an international hacker organizat
Chapter 194Step by step, Harriet approached Delbert.Gazing at his resolute, handsome face through her veil, she felt her heart racing.In her past life's wedding, she'd been manipulated by Nora and Vernon into wrecking chaos, but now she had conquered them and stood ready to become Delbert's wife.Onstage, the emcee solemnly recited the wedding vows.Harriet gripped Delbert's hand tightly and declared, "I do."She was willing to be with Delbert through life resolved to be his woman.At the end of the ceremony, they exchanged their rings. Harriet's cheeks beneath the veil burned.The emcee smiled and said, "You may kiss your bride now."A subtle smile graced Delbert's lips as he lifted the veil, revealing Harriet's exquisite face.Today, she was finally going to become his bride.He had been waiting for this day for a long time.Delbert's gaze was too intense, making Harriet's heart thump like a drum.If it weren't for still having to pretend to be foolish in front of eve
Chapter 195'Damn it!' Monica cursed inwardly.She was determined to thoroughly embarrass Harriet that evening and reveal her true colors to Delbert.After the wedding, everyone moved upstairs to the grand banquet hall.Now that Delbert had officially inherited the Carlson Group, he was poised to take the reins.From then on, he would be the sole commercial emperor of Meawood City, attracting many people at the party to greet and flatter him.In the end, Harriet was left alone.She didn't enjoy these kinds of occasions anyway. After toasting the elders, she retreated to the nearby terrace for some fresh air and to sober up.However, just as she was about to return to the hall, she sensed someone approaching from behind. She turned around, her gaze cold and piercing.It was Monica, elegantly holding a glass of champagne as she walked toward Harriet.Her demeanor was assertive and alluring. Seeing the elegant and noble Harriet before her, Monica couldn't help but feel a pang of
Chapter 196"A simpleton like you dare to challenge me? Today, I'll show you what reality is," Monica said.She lifted her hand and spilled the contents of her glass all over herself.Her white dress was stained with alcohol.With a crash, the glass shattered on the ground, and a scream pierced through the quiet atmosphere. 'Come on! Not again!' Harriet grumbled under her breath.Why did these women always resort to this tactic? Nora had done it, Lula had done it, and now even Monica was doing it.Since Monica had already planned for this, Harriet decided to play along.Her eyes glinted, and she raised her foot to kick Monica."Have fun!" she said.With a splash, Monica fell into a swimming pool nearby."Help! Help me!" Monica cried out as she flailed around in the water.She couldn't swim, but this was exactly what Harriet wanted.She quickly took off her high heels and jumped in after Monica. Grabbing her shoulder, Harriet pushed her underwater and made sure she swallow