Chapter 1351
Chapter 1351:
Annabel recounted what had happened that day, and with every detail, her expression grew more solemn.
“I think Omar is far more complicated than he seems. We can’t underestimate him p>
Star Entertainment had been a major presence in the industry for a long time, yet Omar’s fledgling Hudok Entertainment still dared to challenge her. Unless he was completely reckless, he had to have either substantial backing or exceptional capability.
From what she’d seen, he had both.
“It looks like we’ll be crossing paths with him more often in the days ahead.” Annabel disliked trouble, yet now—big or small—it seemed determined to find them.
“If he tries to contact you or does anything, you need to tell me immediately p>
Rupert had been indifferent to Omar until now, but if Omar had any designs on Annabel, that would be crossing the line.
“Got it.” Annabel nodded, aware that more trials awaited her.
After dinner, the pair returned to their villa. Feeling mischievous, Annabel kicked off her high heels and playfully jumped onto Rupert’s back.
“I’m so tired. Carry me upstairs.” Annabel nestled against Rupert’s neck, her voice a soft coo.
Rupert, of course, indulged her. Holding her securely, he carried her up toward their bedroom.
Normally, Annabel ended up in Rupert’s arms rather than on his back, so the change felt novel. Leaning close to his ear, she made an unexpected discovery and gasped softly, “Rupert, you have an ear piercing p>
At her words, Rupert’s body stiffened almost imperceptibly.
Curious, Annabel brushed his ear with tentative fingertips, as though she’d stumbled onto unfamiliar territory. The piercing wasn’t in his earlobe, but higher up, in the cartilage.
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With a hint of helplessness, Rupert sighed. “It was… an accident p>
“An accident?” Annabel’s heart tightened. She immediately assumed it was something he didn’t want to talk about, and she was about to steer the conversation elsewhere when Rupert spoke again, his voice deeper and more serious.
“More accurately, it was a relic from my rebellious phase p>
To outsiders, being born into the Rupert family and living in wealth and comfort would seem enviable. But Rupert had never seen it as a blessing.
From a young age, he had been held to unforgiving standards, as if his life was meant to be nothing like anyone else’s. He wasn’t born cold or unfeeling. He had resisted too.
But only once.
Thinking back on that version of himself, he found it almost ridiculous now. Still, from that point on, Rupert had gradually become distant, learning to look at the world through a colder lens.
Until he met Annabel—someone whose bright warmth slowly melted the ice around his heart.