Ch. 651..660

Chapter 651

Although Harriet and the Bass brothers already knew that Sadie was the one who harmed Miriam, hearing it directly from Miriam still made them extremely angry.

After a pause, Miriam continued, "After I faked my death and escaped from your father, Clifton, I returned to Imperium. I had planned to ask your grandfather to save you, but I saw your good friend holding your token and becoming the daughter of the Bass family.

"When she saw me return, feeling guilty, she took advantage of the lack of people around and pushed me down the stairs. It resulted in me lying here unconscious..."

As Miriam told the story, tears streamed down her face.

When she mentioned the name of her enemy, her tone noticeably intensified.

Then, her eyes momentarily lost focus, as if a scene flashed through her mind.

She recalled the reason she had left in the first place—her husband's infidelity.

She gave birth to Harriet in Agral City, hoping for a peaceful life.

Unexpectedly, Clifton's company faced a sudden crisis.

He came to Agral City to find her for money.

She refused because she was struggling as a single mother and had financial pressures everywhere.

Moreover, she felt that he deserved his financial troubles. She naturally rejected his demands.

To her astonishment, he heartlessly kidnapped his own daughter and took her to Meawood City.

Upon learning that, she hurriedly followed but didn't expect him to have murderous intentions towards her.

If she hadn't reacted quickly, she might have ended up dead.

"And your father, Clifton, that heartless man..."

At this point, Miriam couldn't continue. She didn't want to tell Harriet about the cruel truth.

Harriet held Miriam's hand tenderly, "Mom, it's all my fault."

"Silly girl, how could this be your fault? Besides, I'm fine now, right? Before I lost consciousness, I was worried about you living alone. But seeing your brothers find you, I’m relieved."

Miriam sighed deeply but suddenly remembered something.

Her eyes widened, and she asked anxiously, "How is your father now? Is he still causing trouble for you?"

Before Harriet could answer, Miriam hurriedly checked her up and down.

"Mom, don't worry, I'm fine."

Harriet reassured her promptly.

"I've dealt with father. He’s now repenting in prison. He did wrong and deserves punishment."

Surprised by this information, Miriam asked, "Really?"

But she didn't sympathize with Clifton. He deserved what he got.

"Ms. Miriam, it's all true. Don't worry, the person who hurt you won't escape punishment, just like the one who hurt Yvonne!"

"Clifton has been taken care of. It's Sadie's turn next!"

Arthur gritted his teeth, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.

As the leader of the world's top assassination organization, dealing with such people was like second nature to him.

"But thinking about it now, Clifton got off too easily," Lucas stood by feeling somewhat displeased.

If he hadn't arrived a step late, he would have imprisoned that man and given him a good beating.

After all, he was a famous doctor in Imperium.

As long as a person had a breath left, he could keep them alive. Not giving Clifton a taste of suffering was truly hard to dispel his hatred.

Chapter 652

At this moment, the expressions on the faces of the Bass brothers varied, but most of them were filled with determination against those few individuals.

"Don't worry, Ms. Miriam. Leave this matter to us. You can stay here for a full recovery. Once you're better, we'll move away from this place of trouble."

"Everything that belongs to Yvonne will be reclaimed by us!"

Upon hearing that, Miriam had a faint smile on her pale face. She was relieved and delighted.

She didn’t expect her adopted sons to be so outstanding. Seeing them united filled her with joy.

She was about to say something more when her mouth opened but her eyes suddenly noticed a man standing silently in the corner.

She squinted her eyes to make out his features and exclaimed in surprise, "You... Aren't you the little boy who lived next door to us when you were young?"

The woman's son hadn't changed at all. Even as an adult, he still wore that indifferent expression.

Fearful of being mistaken, Miriam looked at him closely for a moment.

"Yes, Ms. Miriam. It's me."

Delbert stepped out from the corner and nodded towards Miriam.

Harriet was puzzled by this revelation.

Delbert had grown up in Agral City and lived next door?

When did that happen?

Why didn't she remember anything?

Although she was curious, Harriet conscientiously introduced Delbert to Miriam.

"Mom, he’s Delbert, my husband now."

"Delbert? Yes, Delbert, the Carlson family's eldest son. I know him."

Seeing Harriet nodding, Miriam smiled, "I didn't expect this. What a twist of fate!"

"Harriet, when you were young, you always said you wanted to marry Delbert. It's amazing that you finally got your wish. Isn't this destiny?"

As Miriam said, she pointed at Harriet's nose with her finger.

Seeing Harriet looking bewildered, she couldn't help but laugh, "How could you forget all that?"

Seeing that her mother wasn't joking, Harriet furrowed her brows and turned to look at Delbert.

After scrutinizing his face for a while, she still couldn't recall anything from her childhood.

She felt puzzled, wondering why she couldn't remember anything.

At this moment, Miriam hadn't noticed anything unusual and thought Harriet had simply forgotten.

"Mom, what's going on? Why can't I remember anything?"

Harriet rubbed her head. The blankness in her mind made her feel a moment of panic.

Once Miriam heard that, her smile froze on her face.

She remembered how Harriet witnessed Clifton killing her, which caused severe mental trauma.

Later, she and another person conspired to seal Harriet's memory, leading to her amnesia.

Thankfully, this was the case. Otherwise, Harriet might not be able to grow up safely.

Seeing Miriam's unusual reaction, Harriet quickly grabbed her hand to inquire further about the reason.

Before she could say anything, Miriam opened her mouth first, "Harriet, you were little back then, so it's normal to forget. But it's okay. I remember everything for you. Didn't I just tell you? As long as I remember it, it's fine."

After hearing that, Harriet pursed her lips and didn't continue questioning.

She could sense from her mother's tone that she didn't want to reveal the truth.

She glanced at her brothers and Delbert, who all remained silent but had a serious expression.

It was evident that they were all aware of the situation. Only she was kept in the dark.

Feeling helpless, she could only sigh inwardly.

Chapter 653

Seeing Harriet's disappointment, the Bass brothers and Delbert felt a pang in their hearts.

Their mouths remained slightly open for a while before closing again.

It would be best not to let Harriet know about what happened in the past.

After all, it was something no one could bear.

Miriam reached out and ruffled Harriet's hair, "Silly girl, there's really nothing wrong. You were young at that time. Forgetting things is quite normal."

Upon hearing that, Harriet let go of many doubts in her heart and smiled lightly.

"Alright, mom, I understand."

Then everyone gathered around the hospital bed, exchanging heartwarming words that made Miriam laugh joyfully.

"Alright, alright, all of you are so sweet and good kids!"

Miriam smiled at everyone and then patted Harriet's hand.

After a sigh, she said, "I'm fine now. It's getting late. You should all go back. I need some rest too. I just woke up, and my body still feels uncomfortable. Maybe a good night's sleep will help."

Upon hearing that, everyone noticed that the sky outside was gradually darkening.

However, Harriet felt uneasy, "Mom, I'll stay here with you tonight. You'll be lonely here by yourself."

"Yes, Ms. Miriam, since we have nothing to do, we might as well stay."

The Bass brothers chimed in.

"Nonsense! This ward is so small. Where will all of you sleep? On the floor?"

Miriam thought this would deter them, but unexpectedly...

"Indeed, this place is a bit small. Let's switch to a deluxe ward."

The room Miriam was in was a VIP single ward.

For a patient, it was spacious with ample room to move around.

However, with ten additional people crowding in, it felt a bit cramped.

When one suggested it, the others all agreed.

They were all influential figures in various fields with a net worth in the billions.

Changing the ward wasn’t a problem at all.

"Change the ward? Let's just change the hospital," Lucas scanned around and was somewhat dissatisfied with this hospital.

As the top doctor of Imperium, he wouldn't set foot in a medium-sized hospital like this.

If Miriam's condition hadn't been severe, preventing multiple transfers, he would have taken her to the most advanced hospital in Imperium for treatment long ago.

Perhaps if he had treated her earlier, things wouldn't have dragged on until now, which gave those troublemakers a few more days to cause chaos.

"You guys..." Miriam was at a loss for words, looking at them with a resigned look.

After some persuasion, she finally managed to send them away.

However, before she could even close her eyes, Harriet returned from home.

Initially, Harriet had already gone home with Delbert, but lying in bed, unable to sleep due to the blankness in her mind, she grew increasingly restless.

Finally, unable to bear it, she glanced at Delbert sleeping beside her.

She gently touched his handsome face and then got up from the bed, intending to go to the hospital to inquire about her mother's truth.

As she made her move, Delbert suddenly opened his eyes.

As he stared in the direction she had left in the darkness, his expression was clouded with concern.

"Harriet, do you really need to know the truth?

"It might not be a good thing for you."

Following her, he also got up, but Harriet was unaware of it.

Quietly entering the hospital, she found Miriam awake so she walked in directly.

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"Mom... please, just tell me the truth about what happened back then. I know you've been hiding something from me."

"Harriet, you..." Miriam was taken aback.

She was about to offer some excuses but saw her daughter frowning with an urgent expression.

"Mom, please tell me. These are my memories after all. Losing them feels terrible. I have the right to know the truth, don't I?"

After hearing that, Miriam was somewhat hesitant.

She really didn't want Harriet to suffer another blow, but...

Harriet was right. She had the right to know the truth.

Miriam sighed, and the tight grip of her teeth eventually loosened.

"You should have the silver needles I gave you. Take them out."

Harriet breathed a sigh of relief and quickly pulled out a few short but delicate silver needles from her belt.

"One is enough. Extend your hand."

Miriam then used the silver needle to help Harriet unlock her memories.

As the memories flooded back, it felt like a dam bursting open, crashing fiercely onto the ground.

The impact caused Harriet to furrow her brow immediately.

Her face contorted in pain as she tried to alleviate it by massaging her temples, but the pain only intensified.

The flood of memories was overwhelming. She couldn't bear the sudden rush of restored memories.

Her body trembled uncontrollably.

She gradually recalled her childhood meeting with Delbert and the scene of Clifton stabbing her mother before her very eyes.

The jumble of memories caused unbearable pain and anguish for her.

"Harriet, are you alright?"

Miriam was extremely anxious seeing her struggle to recover. She couldn't help but feel uneasy.

But at this moment, Harriet couldn't hear anything.

Scenes from the past flashed through her mind like a movie reel.

Her head throbbed unbearably.

These memories were like knives piercing her heart one after another.

The pain of recollection outweighed the headache.

She couldn't accept that she had witnessed her father stabbing her mother in front of her eyes.

Although her mother didn't die, she couldn't come to terms with it.

She couldn't bear seeing everything happen before her eyes and feeling powerless to stop it.

"Mom, I'm sorry. I need some air."

Harriet rushed out of the ward without any obstruction, tears falling like broken beads.

This was still a hospital. Although she was heartbroken, she maintained composure.

She wiped away her tears, left her mother's room, turned away, then saw Delbert standing in the corridor.

"Harriet, what's wrong?"

Delbert smiled slightly at her but seeing her tear-streaked face, his eyes filled with concern.

He opened his arms towards her.

Harriet instinctively threw herself into them.

As she caught a whiff of his familiar scent, tears flowed uncontrollably.

"Delbert, tell me why that happened? And I forgot everything. I'm such a fool!"

The woman in his arms trembled continuously, breaking into tears without reservation.

Delbert knew what had happened and furrowed his brows.

He felt deeply sorry for Harriet's suffering but couldn't share it with her.

He gently patted her back to soothe her emotions.

"Harriet, it's okay. I'm here for you!"

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Harriet cried as she said, "Delbert, do you know? I actually saw my father kill my mother in front of me. I witnessed such a scene...

"But I couldn't do anything. My mother's despairing eyes are still fresh in my memory, but I couldn't do anything..."

Harriet's voice trembled with each word, evoking deep sympathy.

Delbert clenched his teeth, understanding Harriet's sense of helplessness.

He had experienced a similar feeling when his brother was swept away by the river in front of him, and he couldn't save him.

The pain of being unable to act in such situations was something he understood all too well.

However, with many years having passed since then, he was unsure how to comfort Harriet in this moment.

Perhaps what mattered most now was for Harriet to realize that she was never alone, and she could always confide in him.

As long as Harriet was willing, he would always be there to listen to her.

Harriet tightly held onto Delbert's clothes, crying in his arms for quite some time before gradually calming her emotions.

The hospital wasn't the place for words.

Delbert gently wiped away her tears and then led her to the rooftop.

Taking a deep breath, Harriet adjusted her disheveled hair affected by the wind, her voice sounding particularly weary.

"I never thought that such a significant event could slip my mind after all these years. After losing my memory, it's as if nothing ever happened.

"I shouldn't have forgotten all these things. Clifton's grave mistakes shouldn’t have been overlooked."

In just a few words, it was evident how much regret Harriet felt.

However, everything had already passed, and it was beyond her power to change it.

She was just a victim in this matter.

Delbert softly reassured, "Harriet, it's not your fault.

"You were young back then. Life doesn't always go as planned. You did your best."

After these words, Delbert reached out and gently ruffled Harriet's hair before pulling her into his embrace, continuing to console her.

"Now your mother is fine. She wouldn't want you to suffer like this. I'll be by your side on the road ahead. Your tears pain me."

With these words, Delbert lowered his head and lightly kissed away the tear tracks on Harriet's face.

Harriet's eyelashes fluttered slightly.

She warmth in her heart as she leaned closer into Delbert's embrace.

Meanwhile, Miriam was worried about Harriet's unstable emotions and feared she might do something foolish.

She followed them all the way to the rooftop and.

Upon opening the door, she discovered Harriet being comforted by Delbert.

Seeing the tender scene between the two of them, Miriam couldn't help but smile faintly.

The heavy burden in her heart finally lifted at this moment.

The scars of the past had healed.

With someone like Delbert willing to accompany Harriet now, it was a good ending.

She could finally rest assured.

Thinking that, Miriam smiled and decided not to disturb the two of them.

She quietly turned around and left.

"Harriet, don't be sad. I heard some jokes recently. Let me tell you."

Suddenly, Delbert spoke up.

Harriet looked up.

She had never heard Delbert tell jokes before.

Moreover, Delbert wasn’t known for his humor in others' eyes.

Curious, she nodded.

Expecting to hear some funny anecdotes from Delbert, she was instead surprised by the dark humor that came out of his mouth.

Awkwardly describing them, Delbert seemed a bit embarrassed after finishing.

Seeing him like this, Harriet couldn't help but smile.

Chapter 656

"Delbert, you goof."

At her words, Delbert's eyes lit up instantly.

He had finally managed to make his beloved laugh.

The two of them remained quietly nestled together for a while.

After some time passed, Harriet suddenly remembered something and asked, "Delbert, why have we been married for so long, yet you've never told me that I'm Yvonne?

"Do you know that I haven't been able to sleep well because of this name?"

With these words, Delbert became intrigued.

He glanced down at Harriet in his arms and suddenly felt curious about what she had been thinking at that time.

"Then tell me the reason. I'm quite curious. Why couldn't you sleep well because of this?"

Delbert knowingly asked, just teasing Harriet.

Blushing slightly, Harriet appeared somewhat embarrassed.

Delbert's lips curled into a mischievous smile.

He wanted Harriet to willingly reveal it herself.

"You clearly know the reason. Why are you asking me?"

"I don't know everything, Harriet. I'm not as clever as you. If you don't tell me, how could I figure it out?"

Delbert continued to playfully prod her.

Harriet was somewhat annoyed, but she found herself unable to be angry with the man in front of her.

Pinching the man's waist, Harriet pouted slightly and complained, "I used to think that Yvonne was your first love you could never forget, but now I realize that Yvonne is actually me.

“It's a bit embarrassing. It seems like you deliberately want to see me jealous.

"You've been keeping this secret until now. Humph! You did that on purpose, Delbert!"

Seeing Harriet's adorable expression, Delbert couldn't help but shake his head.

His concealment was only to prevent Harriet from recalling those sad memories.

But now that everything was out in the open, there was no need for him to hide anything anymore.

"Why are you silent? Could it be that you're really doing this on purpose, intentionally trying to make me jealous?"

Harriet propped herself up, her eyes showing some reluctance.

She crossed her arms in front of her chest, giving off a hint of a scolding tone.

Delbert saw her like this and pinched her cheek.

Then, he lifted Harriet sideways and planted a gentle kiss on her cheek.

"Silly girl, what are you talking about? How could I bear to make my wife jealous? The vows we made at our wedding weren’t just empty words. How could you doubt that my heart belongs to someone else?"

This teasing completely embarrassed Harriet, causing her face to flush.

She buried her head deep into Delbert's embrace and fell silent.

Yes, she should trust Delbert. In any case, she should trust him.

Afterward, Delbert took Harriet back to the car and headed home.

As they lay facing each other in bed, for some reason, they began reminiscing about their childhood.

"How time flies. When we first met, it feels like just yesterday."

Delbert couldn't help but sigh deeply.

He then reached out and gently touched Harriet's cheek.

Harriet smiled, her lips curling up slightly.

She rubbed her cheek against Delbert's palm and joined him in reminiscing.

"Yes, I never thought that when I was young and insisted on marrying you, my wish would come true. It seemed that destiny brought us back together. Delbert, thank you for always being willing to be by my side."

 

Chapter 657

Harriet and Delbert locked eyes and smiled at each other.

"Harriet, since you say this’s a destined matter, there's no need for you to thank me. We still have a long journey ahead of us. I’ll be with you for a lifetime, accompanying you in all that you wish to do."

Though short, that statement moved Harriet more than any grand declaration of love could have done.

Delbert wasn’t one for eloquence, but every word he spoke stirred waves in her heart.

His actions proved his commitment to her, showing that his love was genuine.

Whether in the past or now, it remained unchanged.

Harriet smiled and thought that was enough.

Delbert turned his head and suddenly placed his hand on Harriet's lips.

He gently caressed them for a while.

When she least expected it, he seized the opportunity and kissed her.

This sudden kiss didn't startle Harriet. The atmosphere was ripe for such intimacy.

Yet in the midst of their kiss, Delbert suddenly pressed closer and pinned Harriet beneath him.

As their breaths grew erratic, Harriet blushed slightly, her eyes already a bit hazy.

Delbert kissed down her neck and then whispered in her ear.

"Harriet, our plans for the future are so perfect, but we overlooked one thing.

"Our future is missing one thing—a baby."

The mention of a baby was quite provocative.

Harriet smiled faintly as the room filled with a romantic ambiance.

...

The next day, Harriet woke up with the sunlight shining on her face.

Seeing Harriet sleeping so peacefully, Delbert smiled as he got up to freshen up but couldn't bring himself to wake her.

Seeing that time was running out, he gently shook Harriet's shoulder and softly called out in her ear.

"Harriet, it's time to get up."

Harriet rubbed her groggy eyes and then reached out, hooking her arm around Delbert's neck.

Delbert lifted Harriet into his arms and led her to the washbasin.

Under Delbert's urging, Harriet slowly opened her eyes.

"Don't fall asleep again. We have things to do today, Harriet. Don't forget."

After this reminder from Delbert, Harriet suddenly remembered that she was now the general manager of Levi's company.

If she delayed any longer, she might be late for work.

She hurriedly washed up and changed into formal attire.

"Why didn't you wake me up earlier? I almost overslept."

At her words, Delbert couldn't help but chuckle.

"I saw you sleeping so peacefully. I didn't have the heart to wake you up. But it's okay. There's still plenty of time. Even if we head to the company now, we'll make it on time."

Delbert personally drove Harriet to the company that day.

After getting out of the car, Harriet quickly tidied herself up.

Everything was in order as she confidently entered the company.

Now serving as Harriet's assistant, Delbert conducted himself as a true gentleman and always had Harriet's best interests at heart.

Upon entering the company, many people greeted Harriet with respect.

The absence of Garry had changed how others treated Harriet with more deference.

However, just as she stepped out of the elevator doors, the secretary brought a stack of documents over.

"Ms. Harriet, these are the documents you need to review today. The representatives for the collaboration are already waiting in the conference room."

Harriet nodded and opened the documents.

It suddenly dawned on her that today was the day to sign a contract with the Bass Group represented by Sadie.

With all the recent commotion involving Garry and Wendell, she had forgotten about Sadie's involvement.

 

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Sadie's face suddenly appeared in Harriet's mind, and she furrowed her brow, feeling a surge of hatred.

It was Sadie, her childhood best friend who, after Harriet lost her memory, secretly took away her token and her life.

Despite all that, Sadie remained unrepentant.

In order to secure her position, she heartlessly pushed Harriet’s mother down the stairs, causing Harriet’s mother to remain unconscious for so many years.

Harriet would never let her get away with it.

Even though she didn't particularly want to see Sadie at the moment, this was a collaboration between two companies.

Harriet couldn't make decisions unilaterally.

Hurriedly entering the meeting room, Harriet apologized to everyone before taking her seat.

Sadie sat in a prominent position, watching Harriet arrive late.

She couldn't help but make a few sarcastic remarks.

"Who do we have here? The esteemed Ms. Harriet, showing up late for a collaboration meeting is quite disrespectful, don't you think?"

Now that the Lynch family had gone bankrupt and Lily had become a useless pawn, Sadie felt it was time for her to step forward and personally deal with Harriet.

Harriet knew that Sadie was deliberately trying to embarrass her, but she wasn't angry.

In fact, she even smiled slightly.

"Sorry for being late. I believe my proposal will surely satisfy you, Miss Sadie."

Harriet had confidence in her proposal.

Sadie snorted disdainfully.

Although she felt dissatisfied, she restrained herself because they were at Levi's company.

She couldn't target Harriet here and could only suppress her resentment until after the negotiations.

In the end, the collaboration was successful.

Regardless of how much Sadie disliked Harriet, she had to admit that Harriet's proposal was indeed excellent.

However, as they were leaving, Sadie deliberately lingered behind to show her dominance over Harriet.

No matter how many years had passed, she couldn't let go of Delbert in her heart.

Even though Delbert and Harriet were now married, she didn't care.

She didn't think there was anything she lacked compared to Harriet.

She believed that with her abilities, she would one day win Delbert back from Harriet.

She had taken away Harriet's life. Why couldn't she take away Harriet's man as well?

"Darryl, long time no see. You look quite dashing today."

Seeing Delbert and Harriet about to leave, Sadie immediately spoke up and stopped Delbert.

Her alluring smile was truly captivating.

Sadie was the representative of the collaboration partner after all, so out of politeness, Delbert still responded.

"Thank you. If there's nothing else, we'll be on our way."

With that said, Delbert purposely took Harriet's hand and they turned to leave.

However, Sadie smiled and followed them.

"Wait a sec, Darryl."

She deliberately stepped forward and directly linked arms with Delbert in public.

She even casually pressed Delbert's arm against her chest.

Delbert frowned slightly and awkwardly pulled his arm back.

Seeing that, Harriet was mad.

She narrowed her eyes and questioned, "Sadie, as a representative of the Bass Group, isn't it inappropriate to do such things in public?"

Sadie smiled and replied, "So what? Harriet, others may not know, but you and I do. Delbert and I grew up together and were close. It shouldn't matter.

"Right, Delbert? Have you forgotten what happened in Agral City back then?"

With a playful smile, Sadie questioned Delbert.

Delbert's face instantly darkened.

He took a few steps back from Sadie to maintain a proper distance.

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Delbert lowered his gaze.

He would never allow anyone to interfere with his relationship with Harriet.

He knew Sadie's intentions but had always only had Harriet in his heart since childhood.

He didn't care about others' feelings and would never make Harriet uncomfortable for the sake of others.

"Sadie, if you continue to pester us, I won't hesitate to ruin your reputation. You know me—I always say what I mean."

Delbert's words were straightforward and clear.

Sadie frowned and was about to say something else.

But unexpectedly, Harriet turned Delbert's face towards her and kissed him directly in front of everyone.

Seeing Delbert and Harriet publicly display such affectionate behavior left Sadie infuriated.

She gritted her teeth and her pupils constricted suddenly.

However, with so many people present, she could only try to remain calm.

After the kiss, Harriet proudly leaned into Delbert's embrace and gave Sadie a triumphant look.

"Excuse me, this’s my man, Miss Sadie. Please show some restraint!"

Once Sadie heard that, her breathing suddenly accelerated.

She coldly smirked and then nodded repeatedly.

"Fine, Harriet, I want to see how long you can remain smug. I won't let today's incident go so easily!"

With that, Sadie waved to her male assistant beside her, who quickly followed her as they briskly entered the elevator.

Asserting dominance?

She wanted to see how long Harriet could hold out!

As the elevator doors slowly closed, Sadie's expression turned cold, but a hint of satisfaction played at the corners of her mouth.

She then reached out to her male assistant and took his phone.

"Did you capture everything?"

The male assistant nodded repeatedly and handed over the phone.

Although the angle of the photos wasn't perfect, they clearly showed Delbert and Harriet kissing, with Delbert's face out of view.

Backing up all the photos, Sadie coldly stated, "I want these photos to be on all the headlines tomorrow. You know what to do."

The assistant nodded in response and immediately began working on the photos.

Sitting in the car, Sadie let out a sneer.

The most terrifying power in the world was public opinion.

Once these photos spread, regardless of whether the person in the pictures was truly Delbert or not, Harriet wouldn’t be able to shake off the accusation of infidelity.

After all, no one in Imperium knew that Harriet's assistant was actually her husband Delbert from Meawood City.

...

Harriet and Delbert returned to the office.

As soon as they entered, Harriet suddenly heard the sound of the door closing behind her.

Before she could react, Delbert had already grabbed her wrist.

Delbert smoothly pressed Harriet against the wall.

Harriet blushed, looking at Delbert with a puzzled expression.

"Delbert, what are you doing?"

Delbert smirked and seemed to be reminiscing about their previous kiss.

He gently traced Harriet's lips with his finger and then whispered in her ear, "Harriet, you're rarely this bold. If I don't seize this opportunity now, who knows when the next one will come."

Listening to this teasing remark, Harriet started to feel nervous.

She shook her head repeatedly and said, "Delbert, this’s the office. Let's talk about this at home."

However, Delbert paid no heed.

He was already unable to contain himself.

His eyes were filled with desire as he began to caress Harriet.

Harriet's breathing gradually intensified, her eyes starting to cloud with desire.

Seizing the moment, Delbert kissed her again, enveloping her in a sweet and passionate embrace.

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Just when their passion was escalating, they suddenly heard a knocking at the door from outside.

It turned out that the documents had been processed, and the specific details of their collaboration needed Harriet's approval before signing.

The secretary knocked on the door for a while, thinking that perhaps Harriet hadn't heard her.

She knocked a few more times.

"Ms. Harriet, I have organized the documents. I need you to review them before signing. Are you in?"

The secretary wasn't sure if Harriet was in the office or not.

However, as Harriet was the general manager, the secretary couldn't simply barge in.

There was a knock on the door.

Harriet appeared somewhat flustered.

Feeling even more nervous inside, she flushed again.

"Delbert, let go of me quickly. There's someone outside!"

Harriet whispered softly as a reminder, but Delbert didn't release his grip.

Instead, he continued his actions without paying any attention to Harriet's increasingly heavy breathing.

After waiting outside for a while and receiving no response from Harriet, the secretary assumed that Harriet wasn't in the office and left.

With no further disturbance outside the door, Harriet tried to push Delbert away.

However, before she could react, Delbert rested his chin on her shoulder and whispered seductively, "Don't worry, I've locked the door. Since she’s knocked on it for so long but didn’t come in, she must have left. Don't be afraid."

By now, Harriet's face had turned crimson to her ears.

Both of them were breathing heavily.

It wasn't until Harriet's phone rang with a message that they snapped back to reality.

"Alright, Delbert, let's stop fooling around now. I might really get angry."

Although it was a questioning statement, Harriet didn't sound like she was blaming him.

Her playful annoyance made Delbert feel even sweeter.

He lifted Harriet onto a chair by the desk and smiled.

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. Don't be angry, my dear."

After releasing her, Harriet adjusted her clothes and checked herself in the mirror for any signs of disturbance from their interaction before finally letting out a long sigh of relief.

She didn’t expect Delbert to become so bold as to flirt with her openly in the office.

After a glance at Delbert, Harriet’s face still held a flush of excitement.

She recalled their recent activities and felt even more overwhelmed by them.

Seeing her adorable expression, Delbert couldn't help but lightly pinch her cheek.

"Harriet, why are you so adorable?"

Harriet furrowed her brows slightly and sighed before playfully scolding him, "Delbert, I warn you not to do this again in the future. The secretary clearly had something important to discuss with me.

"And what if you forget to lock the door one day and someone sees? After all, you're currently appearing as my assistant."

Understanding Harriet's meaning, Delbert apologetically smiled but still leaned in close to Harriet and planted a gentle kiss on her cheek.

Reflecting on their recent actions, Harriet still felt a bit shaken by them.

She subconsciously tried to move away but was pulled into Delbert's embrace.

"Relax. I won't tease you anymore. Harriet, please don't be mad at me."

Pretending to be angry, Harriet turned her head away.

Delbert brushed a strand of hair from her forehead and could feel the warmth radiating from her cheeks.

Realizing that he may have gone too far with their playful antics earlier, Delbert crouched down and tightly held Harriet's hand with a pleading expression.

"I know I was wrong, Harriet. Please don't be mad at me, alright?"