Chapter 1225
Chapter 1225:
Looks were often the first reason someone fell for another person. Annabel and Herman barely knew each other, and she suspected his interest might have been impulsive—something that would fade with time.
“I want to tell you this seriously,” Annabel said. “Rupert and I plan to get married in the future. And next week, we’re having our engagement ceremony. I love him very much, and he feels the same way. So I don’t think you should waste your time on me p>
Herman was quiet again, chewing his bread as if weighing every word. Then he said, “Annabel, you said you and Rupert are getting engaged soon, right? That means you’re still single. Besides, I have the right to pursue the woman I love. Why are you rejecting me so quickly? And I don’t think Rupert is better than me in any way p>
Annabel could only shake her head. As a member of a royal family, Herman had rarely faced real setbacks. Because of that, he couldn’t accept the idea that he might not get what he wanted.
After a while, Annabel said only one sentence. “You’ll understand what I mean once you truly fall in love with someone someday p>
Rupert didn’t get home until around eight in the evening. On the way back, he wondered if Annabel was working overtime too.
But when he went to Star Entertainment, the employees told him Annabel hadn’t even checked in today.
When Rupert arrived home, Annabel wasn’t there either.
His eyes narrowed, lips tightening into a frown. A cold wave of panic rose in his chest. Annabel was never out this late—especially not if she hadn’t gone to the office.
He called her, but all he got was an automated reply: “Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable. Please try again later p>
Damn it. Had something happened to Annabel?
The thought took root and spread fast, branching into one terrible possibility after another. Rupert tried calling again and again, but the same message repeated every time. Her phone was off.
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The panic tightened around his throat.
He immediately called Finley. “Annabel is missing. She hasn’t come back, and I can’t reach her. She didn’t go to the office today either. Find out who she met and where she went. Send someone to track her location now p>
Finley didn’t waste a second. He ordered an investigation at once.
Half an hour later, Finley called back urgently. “Boss, I found something. It looks like Miss Hewitt met Prince Herman today. They went to a scenic spot in the eastern part of the city, but they haven’t come out p>
“What?” Rupert nearly lost his composure. “Are you sure p>
He was already moving, grabbing his keys and heading for the door. He hadn’t expected Annabel to meet Herman today—much less to still be missing this late.
Rupert ended the call and drove toward the location with a few bodyguards. He arrived within twenty minutes.
But the entire drive, his anxiety only grew. All he could think about was one thing.
What if Annabel was in danger?
Rupert’s arrival was impossible to miss—especially with bodyguards flanking him. The moment they reached the scenic area, they contacted the person in charge and demanded the gates be opened. Then they rushed inside to search for Annabel.