Chapter 837 Chapter 837: “Yes, I made it for you.” Annabel grinned. She rarely cooked even for herself, let alone for someone else. “I’m lucky, aren’t I?” Rupert’s full lips curved into a satisfied smile. “Get up. I’ll wait for you in the dining room p> Still smiling, Annabel rose
Chapter 836 Chapter 836: When Heather stayed silent, his eyes turned icy. “I’ll find out the truth eventually, you know p> “Hooper…” Heather lowered her head, avoiding his piercing gaze. After a long pause, she finally whispered, “I just… I want to be with Rupert p> Hooper’s jaw tightened. He
Chapter 835 Chapter 835: “When are you going to go public with your relationship p> Heather’s eyes finally cleared. She lurched upright and hurriedly pulled her clothes around herself, her voice sharp with panic. “Get away from me! I don’t know him p> “How can you say you don’t know
Chapter 834 Chapter 834: Heather forced herself to look up, her vision swimming. “Who are you? Get out p> “Are you sure you want me to leave?” he replied smoothly. “Who’s going to help you if I do?” His gaze swept over her as he studied her more closely. Heather’s
Chapter 833 Chapter 833: He really had been drugged. Annabel was still trying to think when Rupert reached out and clamped his hand around her wrist. She barely had time to react before he yanked her toward him and shoved her onto the sofa, climbing over her. The man above
Chapter 832 Chapter 832: Finley smiled knowingly. “Of course, sir p> He gripped the steering wheel tightly as they sped toward Annabel’s apartment. Annabel was preparing for the Paris Design Competition when Anthony called. “Ada, I tracked down the person you asked me to look into.” Anthony’s voice boomed through
Chapter 831 Chapter 831: She couldn’t afford to fail now. Heather refused to believe that, under the drug’s influence, Rupert would reject her advances. Clinging to that conviction, she moved closer. She looped her arms around his neck and leaned in, about to press her lips to his. The drug
Chapter 830 Chapter 830: Noticing this, Bella quickly sent Heather a message: “Done p> Heather’s heart skipped when she saw it. She immediately downed the rest of the wine in her glass, feeling a sudden heat bloom beneath her skin. She made her way upstairs, inhaled deeply, and pushed open
Chapter 829 Chapter 829: Since when had Hooper become so idle? After Rupert gave his answer, Hooper thanked him and ended the call. He looked at Heather and raised an eyebrow. “Feeling better now p> “Thank you, Hooper!” Heather’s face lit up with joy. She leaned in and kissed his
Chapter 828 Chapter 828: Either way, Rupert had made his decision, and Annabel didn’t think it was her place to push further. In the end, it was Benton family business. At the Norman Group’s building, Heather—dressed to impress—rode the elevator to the top floor and headed straight for the CEO’s
Chapter 827 Chapter 827: “No, Grandpa. What do you need?” Rupert repeated, his concern unmistakable. “It’s nothing serious,” Bruce replied, forcing an unnatural calm. “I just wanted to ask what you plan to do about your mother and Cathy p> Rupert’s expression hardened at the mention of them. “Grandpa, I
Chapter 826 Chapter 826: “Sure,” Rupert replied with a nod. Finley hurried out of the office and quietly closed the door behind him. He didn’t want to be the third wheel and risk Rupert’s displeasure. Even though Rupert and Annabel appeared to be at odds in front of others, Finley
Chapter 825 Chapter 825: “Are you threatening me?” Bruce demanded, his voice turning icy. “That’s not my intention.” Erica’s tone turned falsely gentle. “Rupert is my son. I don’t want him to know, either.” A smug smile tugged at her lips. “Think it over, Bruce. But don’t make me wait
Chapter 824 Chapter 824: “Sir, you should go to bed now,” Jaxen said as he escorted Bruce back to his room. The moment Bruce walked in, his phone started ringing. He glanced at the screen and saw Erica’s name. A frown creased Bruce’s face. He was still furious at Erica
Chapter 823 Chapter 823: “Really?” Erica’s eyes flickered with intrigue. “I thought Rupert was smitten with that tramp. Why did they suddenly break up p> “It’s true!” Cathy eagerly handed her the phone. “Grandpa was discharged today, and Rupert had Annabel thrown out of the ward p> Erica stared at
Chapter 822 Chapter 822: Bruce’s illness had kept Rupert awake night after night. He’d been terrified Bruce would die and leave him behind. So having him beside him now—alive, breathing, and on the way home—felt like a weight lifting off his chest. “I’m glad to be back,” Bruce said, gazing
Chapter 821 Chapter 821: “Miss Hewitt, are you going to cancel your engagement with Mr. Benton again p> They pressed in so tightly she could barely move. Annabel glared at them and said icily, “No comment p> Back in the ward, a small smirk curved Candace’s lips. She hid it
Chapter 820 Chapter 820: Candace nearly laughed at the sight of Annabel’s anger. Instead, she put on an apologetic expression. “Miss Hewitt, I’m sorry. Don’t blame Ron. I came on my own. I heard Bruce was being discharged and wanted to be here p> Then, as if it were natural,
Chapter 819 Chapter 819: “I feel invigorated! It’s incredible!” Bruce replied, stretching as a broad grin spread across his face. He had been counting down the days until he could leave. “Let me check your pulse. If everything looks good, you can be discharged today,” Annabel said as she reached
Chapter 818 Chapter 818: After hanging up, Annabel looked up and saw Anika clutching her phone, tears brimming in her beautiful eyes. “Is something wrong?” Annabel asked, concern unmistakable in her voice. Trying to hold back her tears, Anika bit her lip and whispered, “Jared blocked me p> “He blocked