Chapter 1357
Chapter 1357:
On the other end of the line, Rupert seemed to picture her frown and couldn’t help a soft laugh. “Don’t worry. We still have time. I’ll be with you—we’ll pick something together p>
When Rupert arrived to pick her up, Annabel was still caught in the dilemma of gift selection. Watching her struggle, Rupert laced his fingers through hers, quietly calming her.
“Anything you choose, my grandfather will love,” he said honestly. Annabel had always had a gift for picking the right thing—Rupert could practically hear Bruce’s praise already.
“But it still feels like something’s missing,” Annabel murmured, her fingers brushing her chin.
Noticing her uncertainty, Rupert leaned closer and spoke in a low voice. “Let me take you somewhere p>
After they got out of the car, Annabel’s brows knit as she took in the bar in front of them.
Seeing her confusion, Rupert guided her inside by the hand.
The bar was quiet, filled with soft jazz and low conversation.
Yet Annabel’s attention was drawn to a door at the far end. Rupert caught her gaze and seemed to steer her straight toward it.
Beyond the door was a corridor, watched over by two burly men guarding the only entrance.
Their expressions remained impassive as they recognized Rupert.
“What is this place?” Annabel asked, curiosity rising.
Rupert pulled a card from his pocket and handed it to her. As she studied it, recognition sparked, and the pieces fell into place. “Is this the entrance to Marlo Jadeite p>
Marlo Jadeite was the most well-known venue Annabel had heard of for gambling on raw jadeite, but discovering it here was an unexpected surprise.
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“Have you been here before?” Rupert’s brief astonishment vanished as quickly as it appeared.
With a playful smirk, Annabel replied, “I’ve heard of it. I’ve never been p>
She had only heard rumors, but if certain things from her past ever came to light, they could easily cause a stir.
Rupert bringing her here sparked an idea for Bruce’s gift.
They descended a staircase into a spacious hall. Annabel was startled by the crowd—people were completely absorbed in the jadeite gambling, unaware of their arrival.
She studied the scene, eyes narrowing. Even as a first-timer, she felt a rush of excitement.
“Pick whatever you like. We’ll buy it,” Rupert said, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze.
Annabel’s gaze caught on something, then she turned back to Rupert. “Did someone invite you here p>
Rupert’s brows lifted, confirming her suspicion.
“Yes. Someone invited me,” he admitted. Bringing Annabel, however, had been entirely his choice.