Chapter 33 Desperate SearchHarriet's heart was in her throat, and tears welled up in her eyes.She was consumed by an overwhelming desire to see Delbert, her beloved man.She yearned to catch a glimpse of him, even if it was just for a moment, to reassure herself that he was still by her side and that she could make it up to him.'Where did he go early in the morning?' She wondered.Desperate to find Delbert, she leaped out of bed and scoured every corner of the villa on bare feet.But he was nowhere to be found.Delbert didn't want her anymore.The crushing sense of loss engulfed Harriet, causing her to falter and crumble under its weight.She realized that something was amiss. 'Why didn't any servants pay attention to me as I hurried through the villa?'It must be Colleen's doing again.'Her guess was correct. Colleen had witnessed Delbert's departure this morning, wearing a disapproving expression. He skipped breakfast and silently retreated to the mountains at the back.
Chapter 34 The Kitchen ConfrontationDespite his seething anger, Delbert refused to unleash harsh words on her. Instead, he bottled up his fury and sought solace in a solitary drinking session. Eventually, he imbibed to the point of developing stomach ulcers.In this new life, Harriet made a vow to safeguard his stomach.She would start by making breakfast for him.As Harriet approached the kitchen, Colleen intercepted her."Miss Harriet, you can't enter!"Surrounded by servants, Colleen put her nose in the air, as if she were the owner of this villa.Annoyed, she puffed out her cheeks. "Why?""Miss Harriet, you must understand that Mr. Delbert is now the president of Carlson Group. If someone with ill intentions were to poison him, we servants would bear the blame."So, even you, Miss Harriet, can't enter the kitchen.""That's right. The kitchen is such an important place. How can anyone just waltz in?" The servants echoed her words, looking at Harriet with disdain.Accusto
Chapter 35 The Forbidden WoodsAll the servants stood there in utter disbelief.Did Colleen just kowtow to Harriet and admit her mistake?Their jaws dropped, and some of them struggled to hold back their laughter."Since you know your mistake and kneel before me, I'll forgive you."Harriet pouted and continued, "But it's wrong to hit this beautiful lady. You must apologize to her.""Dream on!" Colleen spat, grimacing with anger.She strained to get up from the ground but winced in pain as her legs failed her."Why are you fools all standing there? Help me up!"She barked at those loyal middle-aged maids, who were shocked into action.They rushed to assist her, carrying her back to her room.Before leaving, Colleen shot a venomous glare at Harriet."This isn't over, you little fool!"Little did Colleen know that her arrogance and domineering behavior had all been captured by the surveillance cameras in the villa.Harriet sneered inwardly, 'Let's see who has the last laugh!
Chapter 36 Encounter in the WoodsThere were rumors about Delbert feeding mastiffs with people who had made mistakes, but Harriet thought it was nonsense. Delbert would never do such a thing.As she delved deeper into the woods, the thick foliage blocked out sunlight, leaving only a lush green.The road was littered with rocks and overgrown weeds, making it very difficult for her to walk."Delbert, I am here. Where are you?" Harriet called out eagerly, pushing aside dense leaves in search of Delbert.She could occasionally hear the roar of some animals amidst the woods.Harriet stood with bated breath, narrowing her eyes. The roar was getting closer.A silver needle slipped out of her cuff as she prepared to take action.Suddenly, a huge figure jumped down from the stone above and landed in front of her, stirring up leaves and dust.Harriet saw a pair of blue eyes and a scar on its face, which made the creature appear more ominous.The creature approached her, spitting saliva
Chapter 37 A Mischievous CompanionTucker licked her palm, and the ticklish sensation brought Harriet back to reality.Getting no resistance from Harriet, Tucker boldly extended his paws, as if eager to pounce on her again.Delbert checked Tucker, who then retracted its claws, whimpered, and stared at Harriet pitifully.Harriet was amused. 'So, this is the fearsome mastiff that the servants have described.'Delbert patted Tucker's head, unknitting his brows.He was surprised that Tucker hadn't forgotten Harriet even after more than ten years, just like him.Tucker had a temper, making it almost impossible for anyone other than Delbert and Harriet to approach it.Since Harriet left back then, it had bitten anyone who crossed its path.Therefore, ever since Delbert brought Tucker back from Agral City, he had kept it hidden in the mountains. The rumors of its ferocity, hyped by ill-intentioned people, spread throughout the villa."Why are you here? Don't you know this is a forbi
Chapter 38 A ShowHarriet's scream echoed through the air, causing Delbert to panic.He swiftly turned around, only to discover that Harriet had dropped her lunch box, while Tucker, the mischievous culprit, sniffed at the fallen egg with great excitement.Disgusted by the taste, the dog stuck out its tongue and stepped aside.Harriet groaned at its disrespect for her cooking skills.Delbert couldn't bring himself to blame the dog.After all, Tucker was like a son to him.While fierce at times, Tucker would never do anything to displease Harriet.Delbert fixed his gaze on Harriet, who looked at the broken lunchbox with a sad expression.Sensing his gaze, she looked up at him.Her nose tingled, and her eyelashes trembled as she blinked away the tears.Within seconds, she transformed into a pitiful figure, crying out loud.Tears streamed down her fair face, evoking sympathy.Harriet knew that by crying like this, Delbert would forget his anger and attend to her every need, ju
Chapter 39 A RequestAfter finally soothing Harriet, Delbert couldn't resist picking her up and leaving the mountains.Her tears threatened to flood the entire mountainside.Seeing Tucker wanting to follow, Delbert stopped it with a whistle.Tucker sat on the ground and hung its head in dejection.Unable to bear leaving it behind, Harriet tugged at Delbert's sleeve and pleaded, "Tucker is lonely. Can we take him home?""No!" Delbert rejected it flatly, worried that Tucker might cause trouble at home.Harriet crinkled her nose and looked at him with tearful eyes."You're bad. You promised me, but you didn't listen to me. Ahhh... I hate you."Harriet's loud sobs resumed, prompting Delbert to relent."Alright, we'll take him back."Harriet grinned with satisfaction, leaving Delbert feeling helpless.They left with Tucker and joined Opal before they returned to the villa.The sunlight cast long, diagonal shadows, creating a picturesque scene.At the villa's entrance, Harriet
Chapter 40 PunishmentThe servant covered her forehead, trembling as she delivered the message. "Mr. Delbert has returned with Miss Harriet, and he demanded your presence.""Mr. Delbert is back? Just in time!" Colleen's face brightened.She had been worried that she wouldn't be able to deal with Harriet, but now, an unexpected opportunity had presented itself.She believed that once she leveraged her long-standing service and Milton's trust, Delbert would have to punish Harriet and make it right for her.Harriet was just a fool unfavored by Delbert anyway.Colleen got carried away with these thoughts and smiled triumphantly.'Harriet, just wait for your demise!' She thought viciously.Colleen got up and hurried to the hall.As soon as she arrived and laid eyes on Delbert, she pinched her thigh hard, forcing tears to well up in her eyes.She approached him and cried out, "Mr. Delbert, you have to uphold justice for me."However, her voice lured a colossal creature, causing it