Chapter 1361
Chapter 1361:
Jeffery let out a hearty laugh. “It seems Mr. Benton has great faith in his luck. In that case, I can’t exactly refuse p>
No sooner had he finished speaking than a smooth female voice rose from the shadows.
“If you’re going to gamble, you might as well go big p>
The sharp click of high heels drew closer. Annabel lifted her head and watched a seductive woman stride over. She leaned against the sofa’s armrest, chestnut-brown hair spilling over one shoulder.
Her eyes held a deliberate allure as they settled on Rupert.
“Let one stone decide the winner. That makes it more exciting,” Vickie Kelly said, a playful smile curling her lips.
“Mr. Benton, my understanding of raw jadeite gambling is limited. I’ll let her take my place,” Jeffery offered, glancing at Rupert.
“I didn’t realize you were acquainted with Miss Kelly, Mr. Jenkins,” Rupert replied calmly.
Annabel smirked to herself at the scene unfolding before her.
“Me?” Annabel echoed, caught off guard.
With an arm comfortably around her waist, Rupert leaned in and murmured, “Yes. To be honest, I don’t know anything about raw jadeite gambling p>
At his confession, Annabel’s lips twitched. She had assumed Rupert suggested the wager because he had some hidden advantage—she hadn’t realized he was genuinely out of his depth.
“Could Miss Hewitt be a raw jadeite gambling prodigy?” Jeffery’s gaze shifted to Annabel, curiosity lighting his eyes.
Annabel met his look and let an enigmatic expression settle in. Resting her hand against her chin, she curved her lips into a smile.
The reaction worked. Not only Jeffery, but even Vickie showed a flicker of uncertainty. Jeffery knew full well that anyone standing beside Rupert was no ordinary person. Yet Annabel looked young—perhaps even younger than Vickie. Could she really be an expert at this?
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Satisfied by their interest, and having built the suspense long enough, Annabel finally spoke. “As for raw jadeite gambling, this is my first time. Besides, it all comes down to luck p>
Rupert gave her an affectionate glance.
“Miss Hewitt, you seem to have great faith in your luck,” Jeffery said, sounding neutral despite whatever he might have been thinking.
“I do,” Annabel replied with a decisive nod.
Vickie, who had been watching Rupert for a while, stepped closer at Annabel’s words. Folding her arms, she looked Annabel over.
“Then let me see just how impressive your luck is p>
Annabel hesitated, glancing at Rupert before voicing her worry. “What if I lose p>
“I trust you,” Rupert said, brushing her nose with quiet affection as a soft chuckle escaped him.
Vickie tilted her head and scoffed. “So you’re Annabel Hewitt p>