Chapter 1264
Chapter 1264:
“Don’t move!” Candace snarled, waving it wildly.
Annabel narrowed her eyes, staring at her like she was watching a lunatic unravel.
Candace noticed the look and threw her head back, laughing—a harsh, eerie sound. “Did you know, Annabel? I planted bombs in this place. All I have to do is press this button, and it’ll all go up. And that will be the end of you p>
The room fell dead silent.
“You’re insane,” Annabel murmured.
“How do you like that, Annabel?” Candace shrieked, her laughter bouncing off the walls. “I win this time! Victory is mine p>
Her expression twisted as memories of her time behind bars surged back. The hatred in her eyes sharpened, burning hot. “If I have to, I’ll drag you to the grave with me. After everything you’ve done to me, it’s my turn to make you suffer p>
Annabel’s brows tightened in displeasure. Candace’s manic laughter was already giving her a headache.
Candace seemed to mistake Annabel’s expression for fear. With a vicious grin, she flicked her hand carelessly. “But I might spare your life if you beg for mercy… or if you agree to let me get engaged to Rupert p>
When Candace looked at Rupert, her face shifted into something feverish and obsessed. But Rupert’s gaze never left Annabel—steady, protective, tender.
That tenderness only fed Candace’s jealousy until it teetered on hysteria.
“Annabel p>
Before Candace could finish her sentence, Annabel strode forward and slapped her hard across the face.
Everyone in the room—except Rupert—froze at the sharp crack of it.
“Shut your mouth. You talk too much,” Annabel said coldly. Standing tall in her heels, she glared at Candace with unflinching contempt.
Candace staggered half a step, stunned. Then rage twisted her features as she snapped back to herself. “How dare you hit me, you bitch?” She jabbed a trembling finger at Annabel and began screaming, her voice turning shrill and unhinged. “Go to hell! Go to hell, you goddamn bitch p>
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Her face contorted with fury, Candace clenched her teeth and slammed her thumb down on the button.
Kailyn cried out in alarm.
An eerie silence settled over the makeup room.
“What’s happening p>
Candace’s smile slowly collapsed as she stared at the remote in her hand. Disbelief flashed across her face. She pressed the button again—nothing.
“No way!” she shrieked, frustration tight in her throat.
“You’re insufferable p>
With a contemptuous snort, Annabel swung her hand and slapped Candace across the face again. Candace staggered back from the force of it. Rupert, watching, immediately took Annabel’s hand and gently rubbed it.
“She’s so shameless. My hand hurts,” Annabel pouted, acting like a spoiled child.
Rupert pulled her into his arms right away. “Why bother dealing with her yourself?” he murmured, then lowered his head and kissed Annabel’s fingertips.