Chapter 719 Chapter 719: Annabel’s brows knitted slightly. So many days had passed since Talia tried to kill her, yet no one had any clue where she was. Annabel was certain Talia was still plotting—scheming up something worse after her last attempt failed and Annabel survived. Annabel had been waiting
Chapter 718 Chapter 718: She turned on her computer and opened the information Anika had sent her about the Paris fashion design competition. After reading through everything, she clicked on a video interview with Susan. On-screen, Susan looked arrogant, tossing out dismissive remarks about Leo, as if victory was already
Chapter 717 Chapter 717: Before she could finish, Rupert lifted her up and carried her straight to the bed. He set her down carefully on the large mattress and said softly, “Get some proper rest p> “Okay…” Annabel agreed despite herself. She had planned to work on some designs for
Chapter 716 Chapter 716: Rupert turned to her. “Anika is coming tomorrow p> “Yes,” Annabel replied casually. Rupert didn’t ask anything else until they got into the car. After they both fastened their seat belts, he glanced at her and asked, “Is there a problem with your studio p> “No,”
Chapter 715 Chapter 715: His deep, pleasant voice was soft—like cello music—yet unwavering with certainty. Annabel felt a calm settle over her, soothed and reassured by his words. She lifted her head and met his gaze. “Thank you, Rupert,” Annabel said sincerely. “It’s my duty to protect the woman I
Chapter 714 Chapter 714: Annabel subconsciously turned over. Their eyes met, and their breaths fell into sync. The atmosphere suddenly felt warm, romantic, and dangerously intimate. Annabel looked at Rupert’s handsome face. The dark circles beneath his eyes were obvious—something she hadn’t noticed before. She couldn’t deny that Rupert had
Chapter 713 Chapter 713: It looked like he intended to feed her everything. Annabel’s heart raced as she looked at him. The tenderness in his eyes was impossible to miss. But she quickly collected herself and said firmly, “I can eat by myself p> “You’re injured,” Rupert insisted, scooping up
Chapter 712 Chapter 712: But the moment he mentioned Talia, something dark flashed through his eyes. That bitch had almost made him lose the woman he loved. If he hadn’t returned early to surprise Annabel, he wouldn’t have reached her in time. The thought made fear ripple through him, sharp
Chapter 711 Chapter 711: Rupert narrowed his eyes. “You’re heartless p> Annabel blinked, confused. What was he talking about? Noticing her expression, Rupert let out a low, humorless snort. “It seems you’ve forgotten p> A flicker of disappointment crossed his face. With his hands in his pockets, he walked toward
Chapter 710 Chapter 710: “Annabel, are you okay?” Rory asked with concern. “I’m fine,” Annabel replied with a smile. “I’m sorry, Annabel. This is all my fault…” Rory said, his voice heavy with guilt. After all, he was the reason behind Talia’s madness. If it weren’t for him, Talia wouldn’t
Chapter 709 Chapter 709: After all, if the Clifford family caught her, they would lock her up even tighter and make sure she couldn’t escape. “She’ll come out on her own when the timing suits her,” Annabel added. She set the documents aside and lay back down. She still hadn’t
Chapter 708 Chapter 708: It wasn’t like Candace claimed—she had known him even before she leaked the base price to BPI. “Have you found out what their relationship is?” Annabel asked. Anthony shook his head. “Not yet p> “Keep looking into them,” Annabel said with a faint smile. “Of course,
Chapter 707 Chapter 707: “Thank you.” Annabel accepted it and took a careful sip. The heat spread through her, warming her from the inside out. Her stomach had been empty for two days. Anthony was relieved to see Annabel looking a little better. He sat down in the chair across
Chapter 706 Chapter 706: He was careful, almost reverent, as if she were something precious. Annabel let out a small sigh. “You don’t have to be this gentle. I’m not as feeble as you think p> “But your bruises are tearing at my heart,” he blurted out without hesitation. Annabel
Chapter 705 Chapter 705: Annabel nodded. “Have you found out who hired him p> “Not yet,” Rupert murmured, his voice close to her ear. “But Finley is working on it. We’ll find out soon enough p> “Okay.” Annabel rubbed her forehead. She still couldn’t understand who would want her dead.
Chapter 704 Chapter 704: Since then, Annabel had been the only woman Rupert ever seemed to look at. Of course Cathy hated that. “You should go back now,” Rupert said coldly. He was worried about Annabel and had no time to spare for them. “Rupert, trust me—you’ll regret this one
Chapter 703 Chapter 703: And just when she was about to collapse—when she thought she couldn’t hold on any longer—Rupert had appeared like a knight in shining armor and pulled her out of their hands. Annabel’s lips curved into a faint, warm smile as she remembered his face, the calm
Chapter 702 Chapter 702: Dominik, who had always been fearless, suddenly felt his legs weaken under Rupert’s icy gaze. “Mr. Benton, I swear I didn’t know Miss Hewitt was your woman,” Dominik pleaded desperately. But Rupert, like a grim reaper emerging from the shadows, shot him a murderous glare and
Chapter 701 Chapter 701: Then a tall figure stepped forward with measured, steady strides, radiating an aura so cold and powerful it made people tense without thinking. Rupert. Annabel blinked hard, as if afraid her exhausted mind was imagining him. Shock hit first—then a fierce surge of relief and joy.
Chapter 700 Chapter 700: A few minutes later, Finley called back. “Mr. Benton, we obtained surveillance footage. There seems to have been something wrong with Miss Hewitt’s car p> “Something wrong?” Rupert’s brows snapped together. “Yes, sir. She ran through several red lights in a row without stopping,” Finley explained.