Chapter 108"Sorry, Colleen, I accidentally missed the shot. You won't blame me, will you?"She raised the kitchen knife again toward everyone."I seem to hear someone badmouthing me just now. Coincidentally, I just learned a new dish from Opal called Pig Tongue Salad. And I happen to be lacking tongues at the moment. Are you all here to deliver them to me?"Harriet tilted her head and gave an innocent smile.Her knife was still stained with chicken blood, dripping down along the sharp blade. And her lips were as crimson as blood.The scene sent a shiver down everyone's spine."Madam, I was wrong. I shouldn't have mocked you!" said a middle-aged maid standing beside Colleen.She had been scared out of her wits."Cory, look, they have admitted that they mocked me just now. How should I punish them?" Harriet tilted her little head, innocently asking Cory, who had been watching from a distance.Cory's gaze shifted subtly. He was taken aback to find that the aura released by her
Chapter 109"Delbert, be good. I'm here. I didn't leave. I've been staying home all the time," Harriet murmured, trying to soothe him.Delbert turned to look at her, his eyes clouded with confusion. 'Didn't Harriet leave?'In an instant, Harriet felt dizzy as Delbert pulled her into a tight embrace.The aloof man buried his face in her neck, and his voice choked with emotion."Harriet, I thought..."He had thought she had left him, just like in their previous life.If she had truly run away this time, he would have lost his sanity."Harriet, I can give you anything you want. Please don't run away, okay?" Delbert pleaded, holding Harriet close.His voice was muffled and filled with grievance.He clung to her, unwilling to let go, as if he wanted to merge her into his being.He feared that if he let go, she would leave him.Seeing Delbert's vulnerable and helpless state broke Harriet's heart.'Is he so terrified of losing me, a substitute? Was he deeply wounded by that woman
Chapter 110'Isn't that akin to devouring me alive?" Harriet thought."Hmph! You're terrible. Opal and I were making chicken soup for you, but now I don't have the strength to do anything."You always say you'll support me, but when I got bullied just now, you did nothing," Harriet grumbled, her eyes brimming with tears.Her shoulders shook, and she looked as if she had suffered a great injustice.Her soft, tear-choked voice was like an electric current, striking Delbert's heart.He carried Harriet to the center of the living room before setting her down, his gaze coldly sweeping over Cory."Cory, find out who bullied Harriet just now!"After satisfying himself, a man naturally had to stand up for Harriet.Before Cory could respond, Harriet pointed to Colleen, who was attempting to flee, and her accomplices."Delbert, it was Colleen and these bad people who bullied me."She nestled proudly in Delbert's arms, looking like a spoiled child.Just a moment ago, she had a threate
Chapter 111"Colleen, you know well how I operate, don't you?" Delbert's tone was calm, but his demeanor was icy.Colleen was familiar with rumors about Delbert's methods. He was ruthless and temperamental.She vividly recalled the day when a maid spilled tea on Delbert. He'd casually instructed Cory to take her to the mountains to feed the dog.The memory of the maid's cries made Colleen shiver.She was frightened by Delbert's words and his chilling gaze, collapsing onto the ground."Opal, can you help me? Can you talk to Mr. Delbert and Miss Harriet for me?" Colleen thought of Opal, hoping for her assistance.Opal was a prominent figure by Harriet's side, and her words held weight.But she refused, saying, "Miss Harriet has given you numerous chances, but you didn't cherish them."Now that Delbert had publicly announced his intention to punish Colleen, no one dared to speak up for her. Caution prevailed, and no one wanted to ignite a situation that could harm them.Colleen
Chapter 112Colleen's head span, and she trembled all over.Now, no one could save her.Delbert threw the phone at her feet and glared at her.He coldly commanded Cory, "Make her disappear from my sight immediately! The sooner, the better!"Cory complied and moved forward to drag Colleen away.Colleen's face turned pale, and she crawled to Delbert's feet, clutching his pants and continuously begging for mercy."I'm sorry, Mr. Delbert. I was wrong. I shouldn't have bullied Miss Harriet or spoken ill of her behind her back. Please spare me."Delbert remained unmoved.With a wave of his hand, he signaled Cory to remove this troublesome woman. He still needed to go on comforting Harriet.Colleen had no choice but to plead with Harriet. "I'm sorry, madam. I've realized my mistake, and I promise this won't happen again. Please show me your mercy!""I'm sorry, but you're a bad person. I will never forgive you!" Harriet reprimanded, pulling a straight face. "Do you want to stay and
Chapter 113Delbert cast a cold glance at the servant who had come to report. Displeasure was evident in his eyes.The servant felt weak and almost collapsed onto the ground."Sir, she arrived in Mr. Welch's car!" he stammered.The security guards and servants on the island were familiar with the cars and people. Except for the Carlson and Munoz families, as well as a few individuals known to Delbert, no one else was allowed to pass.Lula drove in Marc's car that day, which allowed her to slip through.Given the servant's respectful address and demeanor toward Delbert, Lula quickly realized that the handsome man before her was none other than Delbert, the rumored disfigured and vicious son of the Carlson family.She was rooted to the spot in shock.Now, she finally understood why Nora had made a spectacle of herself at the engagement party.Who wouldn't want such a handsome man as their fiancé? But Nora, despite having the opportunity, foolishly gave up this exceptional man to
Chapter 114"Oh!" Harriet smirked, her face lighting up with a playful grin."All the servants in this villa know that I am the hostess here, and Colleen is bold enough to think she can bully me and make fun of me. Isn't that the behavior of a wicked servant?"Delbert's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Harriet, who was so quick-witted and sharp-tongued.She wasn't like a fool with the IQ of a six-year-old child at all.Lula was rendered speechless.Even though her mother had been with the Carlson family for many years, she was essentially still a servant, and Lula was the child of a servant.Servants could not conflict with their masters, and this was an unchangeable fact.Even though she hated Harriet to the extreme, Lula didn't dare lose her temper in front of Delbert.According to what Marc occasionally mentioned about Delbert, Lula knew that if she poked his sensitive spot, she would be in great trouble."So, can you leave now? There are no leftovers here to enterta
Chapter 115"How dare you slander my woman? Are you asking for trouble?" Delbert snapped, pleased with Harriet's knack for seeking his assistance.Yet her playful hand was indeed distracting, hinting at an endearing yet embarrassing closeness, causing a slight blush to tint his ears."If not for Marc's protection, would you even be allowed on this island? In this villa? You're undeserving!" he added.Delbert was now the president of the Carlson Group and a business magnate in Meawood City, wielding power and wealth that rivaled nations.His excellence commanded respect and submission.A single glance from him silenced Lula, rendering her too petrified to utter another word."Did you hear what Delbert said? Leave immediately!" Harriet demanded.With Delbert's backing, she felt emboldened. Slipping out of Delbert's embrace, she advanced toward Lula, a steely resolve in her tone."What, do you fancy tasting the same Pig Tongue Salad made by me?"She harbored no forgiveness for p