"Who?" A cold voice with a hint of hostility came from the study.Standing outside the door, Harriet felt a little uneasy. "Delbert, it's me... your little babe," she said.Speaking like this was fine, right?Then, with breakfast in hand, Harriet cautiously opened the door a crack and peered through it at Delbert, who spoke in an icy tone. She looked somewhat aggrieved, her big eyes watery.Without Delbert's permission, she now dared not casually set foot in his territory, for fear of provoking him.The soft, childish voice successfully diverted Delbert's attention from the computer screen to the door. Seeing the wronged Harriet, he felt sorry, as if a current had struck his heart."Well, come in." Delbert signaled the girl at the door to come in, his voice no longer cold.Because of the words "your little babe," Delbert became so happy, his eyes and brows smiling. Yes... she was indeed his little babe!Seeing the girl coming, he turned off the camera. The three peopl
The three on the video silently exclaimed, 'Lord, Delbert has two different sides!'Harriet looked puzzled. It wasn't until he mentioned the meeting that she realized how embarrassed she had just been. In other words, the people at the other end of the video had heard all of the petulant words she had deliberately said, right? Delbert did it on purpose, didn't he?"Okay."Delbert looked charming at work, wearing a simple white shirt and lazily sitting in a black chair. He held Harriet with one hand and flipped through a document with the other.Then, facing the three at the other end of the video meeting, he said in a serious yet somewhat proud tone, "Sorry, my little girl was worried that I hadn't eaten breakfast and interrupted the meeting. Please don't mind. Let's continue." The three were shocked, thinking, 'Sorry? When has Delbert ever been so polite to us? He's deliberately showing off his love, isn't he?' "Ahem... boss, that’s all right. It means Harriet cares about yo
"It's more like what?"Harriet pretended to be curious. She looked up at Delbert, her big, watery eyes blinking innocently. Now, their positions were reversed. Delbert exuded an intimidating aura, leaving her with no choice but to submit. "It's more like an invitation for me... to do something else with you," Delbert said with joy, his tone rising at the end.Watching the watery-eyed girl in his arms, he couldn't help but poke her delicate face with his fingertips. With this poke, she puffed out her cheeks, resembling an irate squirrel.Delbert's eyes surged with a burning desire, almost overwhelmed by her soft, sweet appearance. "Delbert, no more nonsense!" Harriet covered his mouth, afraid she would blush and expose her disguise if he continued. "Delbert, focus on your work, and I won't bother you anymore!" As soon as she finished, Harriet ran off. However, with the rabbit having intruded into its den, the wolf wasn't about to let it go so easily.Harriet felt a tig
The next second, Delbert leaned in close to her ear and gently blew air into it, his voice low, sexy, and captivating."Harriet... I'm feeling so uncomfortable... Can you help me?" How could a girl resist the temptation of a top businessman, strict and decisive in business, now acting coquettish in her arms?Now, Harriet was completely under Delbert's spell, letting him do whatever he wanted with her.In the afternoon, golden sunlight streamed into the room, warming the entire space. Harriet slowly opened her sleepy eyes, feeling sore all over, with her limbs unusually heavy. "Awake?" Delbert was sitting on the edge of the bed, fully dressed. The sunlight coming through the window happened to illuminate his face, his misty eyes appearing complex and deep."Delbert!"Thinking they had fully reconciled after the morning's events, Harriet joyfully raised her hands, ready to embrace Delbert.But her wrist was pulled hard, making a crisp sound. Harriet woke up from the pai
Chapter 101Delbert's gaze toward Harriet grew intense and possessive, his eyes tracing every inch of her skin with desire and possessiveness.Unfazed, Harriet met his gaze with bright eyes, tilted her head, and placed a gentle kiss on his cheek."It's okay, Delbert. I don't blame you. I know you're doing it for me," she assured him. "If you want to keep me close, then never let me go. Keep me by your side forever, and don't abandon me, okay?"Harriet had already pledged to stay with Delbert for a lifetime unless he pushed her away.In her previous life, deceived by Nora and Vernon, she had wrongly believed Delbert to be violent and terrifying. It had driven her to madness, and she had attempted to leave him.Yet when she died, none of her family and friends came to see her. Only Delbert escaped prison to be with her in death.In this life, she was determined not to let Delbert down.Even if he didn't love her now, she would do her best to win him over."Harriet, are you since
Chapter 102Harriet waited patiently after Delbert left. The momentary guise of compliance vanished, and her demeanor transformed. A hint of cunning appeared in her eyes.If not for being confined by Delbert, she would have sought out Marc.'How dare he mistreat Molly? What kind of man is he?' She snorted inwardly.Harriet eyed the handcuffs and shackles on her hands and feet, smiling dangerously.'Does Delbert really think he can confine me with a few iron chains?' She thought.He underestimated her.Unlike in her previous life, she effortlessly removed the handcuffs and shackles.Her graceful steps led her to the bathroom, where she freshened up and put them back on, as if nothing had happened. She continued to lie in bed, awaiting Delbert's return.Was she merely a caged bird for him?A subtle smile played on Harriet's lips, her eyes glistening with mischief.She had sustenance and a caring husband, so being a caged bird wasn't that bad.As Delbert descended from the sec
Chapter 103"You can go."After quite a while, Delbert forced the words out of his gritted teeth.Marc, noticing his anger, thought for a moment and advised, "Calm down, Delbert. This isn't the time for rage. Let me help you deal with that scoundrel.""Go!" Delbert repeated, his voice heavy with bitterness.He sat on the sofa with a chilling intensity in his downward gaze.Delbert couldn't believe that Vernon and Nora had the guts to deceive him. He felt like his pride had been injured.He had wrongly believed Vernon, misunderstood Harriet, and even had a rift with her.Marc sensed an impending storm and reluctantly left.Delbert remained on the sofa, silent and expressionless, from noon until evening.No one knew what he was thinking, nor did anyone dare approach him.The chilling atmosphere around him terrified the servants.As night fell, there was a sudden downpour, accompanied by thunder and lightning.Delbert snapped back to reality and resembled a vengeful spirit ri
Chapter 104With a harsh "smack," the man slapped her, sending her sprawling to the ground.Miriam, filled with rage, tried to retaliate, but Clifton impatiently shoved her aside.In the ensuing chaos, Miriam's head struck the corner of a table, and blood began to pool from the back of her head.Little Harriet screamed, "Mom!"She watched in horror as her mother fell to the ground.She clung to her mother, shouting, "Mom, wake up!"But Miriam slowly closed her eyes and breathed her last.Suddenly, the scene shifted. Harriet found herself outside a quaint little house.A teenage boy looked at her tenderly and bent down to wipe the mud off her face.He affectionately patted her head and said, "Remember me, I am Delbie. When you grow up, I will marry you."Little Harriet blinked her bright eyes, looked at the handsome boy, and innocently asked, "Delbie, what does it mean to marry me?""It means that you will be my wife in the future!" The boy lifted her and planted a gentle ki