Chapter 318Vernon clenched his fists and then loosened them.Harriet used to love sweets, but after marrying Delbert, she started to like spicy food."Vernon, I also ordered fish. It looks delicious," Lula whispered to Vernon after the waiter served the dishes. "Recently, a foreign company wanted to cooperate with us. I've already helped you sign the contract. Just remember to stamp it when you go back."However, Vernon's mind was not focused on this at all, and Lula's actions in making decisions for him had made him feel suffocated."Sorry, I remembered that I have some things to deal with temporarily. Let's stop here for today's discussion," Vernon said, unable to stand Harriet and Delbert's display of affection."Wait!" Lula grabbed his arm.Just then, a series of clicking sounds, accompanied by flashes of camera lights, startled them.The reporters' questions ensued."Mr. Morton, are you on a date with Miss Becker?""Anonymous reports are saying that you cheated on Ms. N
Chapter 319'Damn it! Who the hell invited these meddling reporters?' Lula cursed inwardly.Inadvertently, she caught a glimpse of Harriet watching with amusement from the opposite table.'It's her! Harriet orchestrated all of this!' Lula thought.She believed that Harriet wanted her to be disgusted by Marc and lose everything.Lula clenched her fists so tightly that her knuckles turned white. Her face was also contorted with anger.Vernon couldn't bear the relentless harassment from these reporters any longer. In a flash, he rushed forward and snatched a camera from one of the journalists, smashing it onto the ground while shouting, "No more photos!"For a moment, there was silence, but it was quickly replaced by even greater commotion.Who would let such big news slip away?Vernon couldn't reason with those reporters, who were determined to dig up a blockbuster story. He could only leave in frustration.The reporters redirected their attention toward Lula, eager to uncover
Chapter 320"What is it?" Delbert asked.Harriet's lips curled into a slight smile, her face shining brightly even in the dim environment. "With so many people watching, aren't you embarrassed?" she said before quickly moving away from Delbert."Oh? At Holy Light the other day, who said in front of Marc and others that she wanted them to watch an erotic play? She kissed me, and now she is shy," Delbert teased her.He was referring to the incident when Harriet deliberately hit on him to drive away Marc and Yuri."Isn't it normal between husband and wife?" Harriet retorted, blushing with embarrassment.After dinner, Harriet and Delbert prepared to leave.While Delbert went to the underground parking lot to get the car, Harriet waited outside for him. Suddenly, a hand grabbed Harriet, pushing her against the wall. A nauseating feeling enveloped her as she figured out who did this.It was none other than Vernon.Disgust was undisguised in her eyes."Let go of me!" she said th
Chapter 321Harriet turned to leave, but Vernon held her from behind."Want to leave? Not so easy!" he said."What are you doing? Let go of me! Let go!" Harriet shouted.Harriet struggled with anger. She could feel the curious gazes of passing drivers and pedestrians on the bustling street.'Damn it!' She cursed under her breath.If Delbert bumped into this scene, how would she explain it?Delbert's condition was still unstable, and he couldn't handle any stimulation.But no matter how hard Harriet struggled, Vernon refused to let go of her.He tightened his grip around her waist and planned to drag her to where his car was parked. "I'd say that I invited you back as a guest. What can Delbert do to me?" he said. "Do you think I will let you off after you schemed against me at Nora's birthday party?""Let go of me, or I'll kill you!" Harriet snarled, flailing her legs in the air.A silver needle glinted in her hand, ready to strike."Let her go!"Suddenly, a stern voice c
Chapter 322Earlier, Delbert had just driven out of the underground parking lot when he witnessed the scene of Vernon holding onto Harriet. Anger and jealousy had instantly consumed him.Knowing that he was upset, Harriet earnestly explained, "Delbert, listen to me. Vernon did it on purpose. He was trying to ruin our relationship.""I have warned him already. If it happens again, I'll send him to hell!" Delbert said.He calmed down, released his grip, and pulled away from her.He was afraid that he would do something terrible to her, just like last time.Harriet was relieved.Thankfully, Delbert managed to contain his emotions. Otherwise, she didn't know how things would have ended. It seemed that the medicine baths and acupuncture had worked.Everything was heading in a good direction.But when she looked up, she saw Delbert straightening up and irritably pulling at his collar. His robust chest was partly exposed to the air.Startled, she quickly looked away and stood there
Chapter 323"Harriet!" Delbert held her waist and patiently persuaded, "You can rest assured. The Munoz Group will be in good hands."Besides, it's currently in chaos, and there is a lot of work to be done. I don't want you to exhaust yourself."Delbert's intentions were good, but Harriet was still unwilling."Why don't you understand what I want?" she said. "What I want is to grow and to have the ability to stand on my own. If things like that in Imperium happen again, I can come to your side and fight alongside you instead of helplessly waiting for you on the island."She wanted to grow and have the qualifications to stand by Delbert's side. She didn't want him to shoulder everything by himself.Delbert was not a machine or God. He could get tired.But he always liked to act tough in front of her. Even though he was exhausted, every time he came back, he would smile at her and hold her.Since their past lives, he had always been like this, never letting her worry about anythi
Chapter 324Harriet pursed her lips. "So, do you really think that what you're doing is for my good?"All that Delbert wanted was for Harriet to be happy.When Harriet questioned him, he felt as if his heart had been stabbed by something. The pain caused him to feel suffocated.Did he do something wrong?Harriet realized how harsh her words were.Her angry questioning seemed to deny everything Delbert had done for her.She trembled, unable to say sorry to him.After a moment of silence, Delbert got up and said, "Let's take some time to calm down."Without finishing breakfast, he went to his study and closed the door."Delbert!" Harriet wanted to chase after him, but her steps stopped at the closed door.She stood there for a moment before going back to the dining table and continuing to have her breakfast.She didn't want him to protect her like before. It wasn't that she didn't trust Delbert. She was just upset about the situation.She wanted to have power. She wanted to
Chapter 325'Why is he so stubborn?' Harriet thought.During the cold war, Delbert didn't even call her to make peace. He used to do his best to coax her, but now all he did was avoid her.Or maybe she went too far with her words that day.Even Opal, who was usually slow on the uptake, noticed the strange atmosphere in the villa. Plus, Delbert hadn't come back for several days."Madam, did you have a fight with Mr. Delbert?" She cautiously asked."Yeah!" Harriet replied weakly, not intending to hide it from Opal.Opal thought for a moment and said, "Madam, this can't go on like this. Mr. Delbert hasn't come back for days. If another woman takes advantage of this situation...""I dare him!" Harriet widened her eyes.Opal cleared her throat and continued, "Madam, there's something you don't know. Cory told me that a new secretary named Tara has joined Mr. Delbert's company recently."I know her. She used to stay on the island for a while. I heard she's an orphan. Mr. Delbert re