Chapter 941
Chapter 941:
She would destroy Annabel. Rory belonged to her. She cursed inwardly.
“The plan for the amusement park in North Bay p>
In the meeting room, Rupert was discussing the North Bay proposal with other board members, focusing on the implementation of the amusement park project to attract future investment.
Suddenly, his phone buzzed in his pocket.
Five minutes later, during a short recess, Rupert took the chance to collect his thoughts. Sipping his coffee, he casually checked the latest news on his phone.
He saw the headline about Annabel and Rory.
Rupert’s frown deepened, and his grip tightened as his eyes locked on the words “Underground Relationship.” Fury surged through him like a raging current, sweeping away his restraint.
“Apologies, gentlemen. I need to step out and make a phone call p>
Adjusting his suit, Rupert excused himself and left the meeting room, his expression grim.
Annabel. How dare she?
“Annabel, what’s going on? Why are you suddenly all over the internet? Can you explain this so-called ‘Underground Relationship’ with Rory p>
The moment the call connected, Rupert unleashed a barrage of questions. Annabel could practically hear him grinding his teeth on the other end of the line.
Mr. Benton was jealous again.
She couldn’t help frowning. The gossip had spread like wildfire, and she had already instructed the public relations department to handle it. But she hadn’t expected Rupert’s reaction to be this aggressive.
“Alas…” Annabel set her pen down with a helpless sigh and explained patiently to Rupert, “Come on. The claims the journalists are making are nothing but fabrications. I didn’t say those things. Don’t be jealous, alright? I’ve already asked the PR department to deal with it p>
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Rupert had known Annabel for a long time and understood her character. Still, it was only natural for him to feel jealous.
Even so, after her explanation, he had no choice but to swallow it.
Rupert pressed his lips together, then finally said after a long silence, “Alright.” His eyes narrowed as he added in warning, “Annabel, you belong to me. No man can steal you from me. Don’t you dare even glance at another guy, got it p>
“What?” Annabel was speechless.
Rupert’s words made him sound childish—like an overly possessive boyfriend. And yet, they also left her with a sweet, warm flutter in her chest.
“Okay, okay, I understand. Aren’t you still swamped with work? Get back to it,” Annabel said, ending the call.
After that, she stared at the news report on her screen, resignation and irritation mixing together. How could Rory say something like that in front of the reporters?
“Bella, it’s time for dinner,” the servant called.
Bella had locked herself in her bedroom the entire day, only coming downstairs when the servant summoned her.
She sat across from her father, who looked grim and clearly had no desire to speak to her.