Chapter 290"When I'm not at home, you shouldn't try to escape or meet any men outside," Delbert said.Suddenly remembering something, he bent down and narrowed his eyes. "I'll be back in three days."Then his warm lips pressed against hers. Harriet closed her eyes, letting him give her a goodbye kiss. "Okay! I'll wait for you at home," she said, nodding obediently.Her smile was innocent and harmless.Satisfied with her behavior, Delbert licked his lips, grabbed his coat from the sofa, and left.A few hours later, Delbert arrived in Imperium. It was nighttime, and the city was brightly lit. Imperium was the capital city, with numerous wealthy and influential families intertwined, forming a vast network of money and power.There were only four major clans, with the Carlson family as the leader. They oversaw the city and had the power to influence the global economy.The Carlson Group originally rose to prominence in Imperium, but later, because Milton liked tranquility, t
Chapter 291Tara had always thought that Delbert had no interest in women and that she was the only one who could stay by his side. She had believed she would become his wife one day.But to her surprise, not long ago, Delbert married a foolish girl.Unable to accept it, she had bribed everyone in the manor in a few months and learned how to cause Vicky's illness, which had already been almost cured, to relapse.Vicky suffered from a serious mental illness, and when she had an attack, she behaved like a mad person and even hurt people.Tara wanted to use this to leave Imperium for Meawood City and be by Delbert's side. Then she could have a chance to break up Harriet and Delbert.Delbert could only belong to her.She thought that Delbert would not sit back and watch her be bullied by Vicky.Besides, she had already seen that the relationship between Delbert and Vicky was not good. Delbert walked over and said coldly, "I'll compensate for the broken vase!"He turned on his ph
Chapter 292Tara knew that as long as she kept mentioning how Vicky always beat her, Delbert would soften and protect her.And just as she expected, her plan worked.Vicky's hysterical outburst made Delbert want to turn around and leave, but seeing how miserable Tara looked, he couldn't bear it.He walked up to Tara and spoke with a frown. "Get up! Don't kneel here."Delbert knew that the more Tara argued with Vicky, the more severe her illness became.Tara looked at Delbert, as if he were her savior. Her heart beat fast in her chest."Get the hell out of here!" Vicky shouted in anger."Get up and go!" Delbert said, ignoring Vicky.Tara looked at the hysterical Vicky and the dignified Delbert.This excellent man should belong to her.That plain-looking and tasteless Harriet couldn't hold a candle to her.Tara looked at Delbert with overflowing admiration.She immediately got up and followed behind him.There was a sound of things being smashed in the room, accompanied by
Chapter 293In the villa, Harriet was lying on the bed, gazing at Delbert's number.Several hours had passed, and she wondered if Delbert had safely arrived in Imperium.She thought about calling him.But then she dismissed it. Given the unpleasant look on Delbert's face earlier, there must have been a major problem with the project. He must be busy now, and she shouldn't disturb him.With these thoughts in mind, Harriet drifted off to sleep.Without Delbert by her side, she had a nightmare about her childhood again.When she woke up the next day, the space beside her was empty.She felt confused for a moment before remembering that Delbert went on a business trip to Imperium last night.Harriet quickly opened her phone, but Delbert hadn't sent her any messages.She felt a little upset.She had been thinking about him all day yesterday, but as soon as he arrived in Imperium, he was out of touch.Harriet picked up her phone and called him, but it was turned off.She felt so
Chapter 294Harriet felt like the world was collapsing."I have to go to Imperium and find Delbert. I won't let anything happen to him. Please take me there," Harriet said, grabbing Cory's shoulder.Cory tried to reassure her. "Madam, please calm down!""Delbert is in trouble. How can I calm down?" Harriet said in tears.This was the first time she had shown her vulnerability in front of an outsider."I must go to Imperium. Let's go now, or Delbert will really be in danger."Let's go and find him together!" Harriet said, trying to leave the island.She wanted to go to Imperium to find Delbert as soon as possible.But Cory held her wrist, not allowing her to take a step away."I'm sorry, madam. Mr. Delbert instructed me that no matter what happens to him, I must never let anything happen to you. I must obey his orders and protect you. Please rest assured! I will find him," he said."How can I rest assured? Delbert has gone missing. Cory, please let me go to Imperium. I'm so w
Chapter 295"Delbert, I don't want anything to happen to you. I don't want it!" Harriet cried out in her dream.However, Delbert ignored her tears and turned around without hesitation."No! Delbert, don't go! Come back!" She screamed, waking up from her sleep.Her face was covered in tears and sweat.She was lying in a hospital bed, with Molly lying beside her. Molly was sleeping and holding her hand.The noise woke up Molly, and she rubbed her eyes.Seeing Harriet wake up, Molly immediately became wide awake and grabbed her hand."Harriet, you finally woke up!" she said."Molly? What happened to me?" Harriet asked in confusion.Wasn't she supposed to be in the villa on the island? Why was she in the hospital?"After Cory knocked you out, you didn't wake up. He got scared and took you to the hospital. The doctor said you were under a lot of stress and needed some time to recover. You were unconscious for two days and nights," Molly explained. "I was afraid you wouldn't wake
Chapter 296Molly couldn't bear to see Harriet in such a distressed state, so she quickly came over to persuade her. "I think Cory is right. Going to Imperium won't help much now, and it might even put you in danger."You have to believe in Delbert's abilities. Maybe his disappearance is just a way for him to protect himself. If you go, you might disrupt his plans. It's better to wait for him in Meawood City. He will be fine!"Harriet got her point.Delbert was indeed capable. There must be a plan behind his actions. He was not the kind of person who would let himself be in a dangerous situation without taking any countermeasures.That must be it.She grabbed Molly's hand and said firmly, "You're right. Delbert is so capable. He will be fine and come back safely."I'll wait for him here, and I can't let him see me looking so haggard."So, Harriet went from being hysterical at the beginning to being calm, eating, and sleeping on time.She peacefully waited for Delbert to come b
Chapter 297"Harriet!" Molly rushed over and helped her up. "Are you feeling unwell?"The sight of Harriet's vacant eyes made Molly worry.Harriet ignored her question and went back to bed.She turned to look out the window. It was sunny outside, but her mood was cloudy.Delbert had been missing for seven days."Are you worried about Delbert?" Molly cautiously asked.Upon hearing the name, Harriet trembled and started to shed tears."Molly, what should I do? I promised you that I wouldn't lose control of my emotions, but I can't control myself," she said. "I'm so worried about Delbert. He's been missing for seven days, and I feel like my heart has stopped beating!"She weakly curled up in Molly's arms. She had done her best to comfort herself, but as time went by, there was no news coming from Imperium. She couldn't take it any longer.She held Molly tightly and burst into tears.At that moment, she understood Delbert's worry and fear when he saw her in trouble.She was fee