Chapter 1368
Chapter 1368:
She strolled over to Rupert and slipped an arm around his waist.
Rupert brushed his fingertips along Annabel’s cheek, his voice low. “It is. Your luck surprised even me p>
Even Rupert had been caught off guard when the jade was revealed.
A playful glimmer lit Annabel’s eyes, and a secretive smile curved her lips. “In the end, it really does come down to luck p>
Though she did have a little trick up her sleeve.
“That’s absurd!” Vickie’s voice rang out, her gaze turning sharp and accusatory. “You must have cheated. Are you carrying some kind of detector p>
As Vickie moved to confront Annabel, Rupert’s icy look stopped her in her tracks.
“Everything is fair in a wager,” Annabel replied, her smile knowingly sweet. “Isn’t this Miss Kelly’s first defeat p>
“You…” Vickie bristled. That glint in Annabel’s eyes made her skin crawl, as if this outcome had been under Annabel’s control from the start.
It was as though Annabel had anticipated every move—and the result.
“It seems I’m the winner p>
Rupert’s gaze shifted to Jeffery, whose earlier arrogance had noticeably vanished.
Jeffery took a slow breath and let out a light chuckle. “Miss Hewitt, your ability to surprise is truly admirable. This has been quite enlightening. Would you be willing to choose a few stones for me p>
Annabel paused before answering, her eyes flicking to Rupert. Then she laughed softly. “Today’s win was pure luck. As for helping Mr. Jenkins pick stones… what do you think, Rupert p>
Rupert showed Jeffery no deference. With an arm firm around Annabel’s waist, he gave a casual, dismissive gesture.
“We’ve already gotten quite a haul today. We need to head back and sort it out, or we’ll miss the right timing. Good luck, Mr. Jenkins p>
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Jeffery’s eyes darkened slightly, and with a small lift of his hand, he signaled his bodyguards to stand down.
“Until next time, Mr. Benton p>
As Rupert and Annabel walked away, Vickie turned to Jeffery, her voice sharp with resentment. “How could you just let them leave? They must have cheated p>
“Do you think you’re that exceptional?” Jeffery shot her a pointed look, his voice turning icy. “You have to admit your skill is inferior to hers p>
Vickie went momentarily speechless, biting her lower lip before throwing Jeffery a resentful glare.
Ignoring her reaction, Jeffery turned to leave.
“Why didn’t you stop Rupert earlier?” Vickie asked as she followed him. “Do you think Rupert is some pawn? If it were that easy, would I have needed him to be invited here at all p>
Jeffery lit a cigarette, his eyes hidden behind a veil of smoke. “And here I thought you’d become so formidable that nothing could shake you. Interesting to learn there are still people you approach with caution p>
That was Vickie—provoked, combustible. The turn of events had lit a spark in her, and Jeffery’s words only fueled it, drawing out a sharp retort.