Web Fic
Chapter 289
Chapter 289 Every time Harriet came up with a plan, she always managed to hit a sore spot.
Harriet chuckled and leaned on Delbert’s shoulder, saying, “It’s time to dig up the tax evasion case that Clifton was involved in. No one from the Munoz family will escape!”
Delbert nodded. “I understand.”
Harriet had promised not to go after Clifton anymore, but Delbert had
not.
The next day, Delbert sent Cory to dig up the tax evasion case and provide evidence against Clifton in court.
Clifton was sentenced to three years in prison.
Harriet was not satisfied with this outcome.
She believed that someone like Clifton deserved a life sentence, bu she didn’t have enough evidence against him. Delbert tried to comfort her. “Although it’s only three years, he will suffer in jail while we will have some peaceful days.”
Harriet remained unhappy. “He caused the death of my mother, and the sentence is too lenient. And Bessie hasn’t been punished because of her insanity. | can’t accept it!”
Delbert held her clenched fist and gently reassured her, “Take it easy You don’t need to hurt yourself over these petty people. It will break my heart.”
Delbert indeed cared about her.
Harriet nodded gently. “I’m sorry. | was too impulsive just now.” Delbert’s words made sense. Indeed, she shouldn’t blame or hurt herself for these petty people. They were not worth it.
In the evening, after finishing the dinner cooked by Opal, Harriet went to take a shower while Delbert dealt with official business in his study. His phone suddenly rang on the desk. Delbert looked over and frowned, wondering why she was calling him.
After a while, he picked up his phone and answered it.
“What's the matter?” he said.
Aweak and hesitant voice came from the other end of the line.
“Mr. Delbert, you should come to Imperium. Your mother has fallen ill again!” said the housekeeper, who was taking care of Delbert’s mother in Imperium.
Delbert’s face tightened, and his eyes glinted.
“Alright! I'll be back soon!” he said.
There was a tinge of indiscernible annoyance in his voice.
Shortly after, he called Cory. “Book the earliest flight to Imperiun me!”Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org
Cory was efficient, and in no time, he had booked the flight.
After preparing his luggage, Delbert went to the bedroom to find Harriet.
“| have an urgent matter to attend to and will be away for a few day
Enjoy yourself at home, and don’t run around. Call Cory or me if you need anything,” he said.
Harriet wrinkled her brows and asked with concern, “What's so urgent that you have to leave tonight? Is it serious? Should | accompany you?
“It's just a small business matter. | can handle it,” Delbert reassured her calmly. But his action of packing up and eagerness to leave indicated an important issue. ‘What could be so urgent that makes him be in such a rush?’ She
wondered.