Chapter 1141
Chapter 1141:
Rupert stood with his hands on his hips, lips pressed together. His eyes were dark, but he didn’t say anything. He was simply jealous.
As he looked at Annabel, an idea suddenly formed in his mind. The next second, he said, “Let’s get our marriage license tomorrow. I don’t want other men coveting you anymore p>
Annabel blinked, startled by how calmly Rupert delivered it. This was the first time he had reacted with such restraint.
Still, she felt helpless hearing his decision. It took her a moment to steady herself before she reminded him, “But our engagement ceremony is in a few days. That’s too sudden p>
Rupert fell silent, then changed his mind. “Fine. Then we’ll get the marriage license after the engagement ceremony. I just don’t want other men chasing you anymore p>
Annabel couldn’t help smiling. Sometimes she hated Rupert’s possessiveness, but other times she found it childish—and oddly cute.
Annabel finally glanced at Rupert and teased with a smile, “That depends on your performance. Otherwise, I won’t agree p>
Rupert gave her a playful smirk. He was about to lean in closer when Herman suddenly burst into the office.
Finley hurried in right after him and apologized anxiously. “Mr. Benton, Miss Hewitt, I’m sorry. He… he rushed in without warning, insisting he had to see Miss Hewitt. I couldn’t stop him p>
Annabel was stunned as she looked at Herman—a young man, barely into adulthood, with an overly enthusiastic, impulsive manner.
Herman let out a snort, then turned to Annabel with blatant admiration. But the moment he spotted Rupert, he froze, eyes widening.
It was the same man who had stopped him from asking for Annabel’s phone number that night.
“It’s you!” Herman blurted out. “Are you the man who was on the phone with Annabel p>
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Rupert’s irritation flickered across his face. He signaled Finley to leave. Finley nodded and immediately stepped out.
Once the office door closed, Rupert lifted his chin and looked at Herman, a confident smile on his lips.
“Yes,” Rupert said calmly. “I’m her boyfriend p>
“You’re her boyfriend?” Herman asked quickly, as if he couldn’t believe it. He glanced at Annabel, then back at Rupert.
“From now on, consider me your love rival,” Herman said bluntly. “I like her too. I want to pursue her p>
Annabel rubbed her forehead, utterly helpless.
Herman had just provoked Rupert—the most jealous man alive. Why couldn’t he simply accept her rejection?
“You want to pursue her?” Rupert sneered, looking Herman up and down with open disdain. The man’s confidence felt almost laughable.
Without warning, Rupert pulled Annabel into his arms and held her tightly.
“I’m not only her boyfriend,” Rupert said coldly, “I’ll be her fiancé soon, too. We’re getting engaged next week. I suggest you face reality p>