Chapter 189
In 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
was
protested, finally catching a breath.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDelbert’s behavior today 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
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Delbert clung to her, passionately kissing her lips.
Upon sensing her resistance, he halted but held her hand all night.
“Vernon, I’ve arranged for someone to watch over Nora. She won’t bother you again. The meeting at
Morton Group tomorrow is crucial,” Lula said. “By tomorrow morning, the major media outlets will have
exposed Brad’s tax evasion. The Morton Group will plunge into chaos, and Brad will be suspended
pending an investigation. At that point, someone will recommend you take the helm. You need to be
ready.”
Lula had everything planned out. If all went according to plan, Vernon would oust Brad and seize
control of the entire Morton family’s
industries.
“Lula, I owe you my thanks,” Vernon expressed immense gratitude.
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He was willing to do anything to gain control of the Morton Group.
“We’re partners now, so there’s no need for formalities between us. I just hope you can help me
eliminate Molly as soon as possible,” Lula said, the smile on her face growing wider.
Molly was gravely ill in the hospital, presenting the perfect opportunity to remove her from the picture.
Once Molly was out of the way, Lula planned to systematically eliminate Harriet and Nora. Then
nothing would prevent her from becoming the most beautiful woman in Meawood City.
Having been the one to elevate Vernon to his current position, she was confident in her ability to bring
him down if necessary.
This man was simply too easy to manipulate. With such a useful pawn in her hands, she would save
herself a lot of trouble.
But more importantly, she stood to gain so much more. In the end, it would be she who would have the
last laugh.