Chapter 1120
Chapter 1120:
Annabel nodded a little awkwardly. “Yes. I accepted Rupert’s proposal, and we’ve even bought the ring. Please don’t worry, Bruce p>
She lifted her hand and proudly showed the ring Rupert had given her on her middle finger. The day after the competition, he had taken her to a jewelry store, where they picked a one-of-a-kind, handmade diamond ring, custom-designed to fit her finger perfectly.
As they spoke, Erica and Cathy arrived at the old house and saw Annabel and Rupert sitting beside Bruce. Cathy’s expression darkened instantly.
Erica, older and more composed, appeared unfazed. She smiled at Bruce and greeted him politely. “Bruce, Cathy and I came to visit you p>
Rupert looked up at them. For some reason, his smile faded. “What are you doing here? You’re not welcome. Leave,” he said, his tone cold.
“Rupert…” Annabel warned softly.
She didn’t want a conflict with Erica and Cathy. It wouldn’t benefit anyone.
Erica ignored Rupert completely. Still smiling at Bruce, she set the tonics down on the table. “We just wanted to see how you’re doing. We didn’t mean to cause trouble p>
Cathy added, “Grandpa, Aunt and I bought these for you. Please take them p>
Bruce pressed his lips together and replied blandly, “How thoughtful p>
“I see you’re back, Annabel. I watched your little competition and award ceremony,” Cathy said as she straightened and strolled closer, arrogance practically rolling off her.
She had watched the competition and seen Annabel win. But the moment Rupert dropped to one knee and proposed, jealousy surged through Cathy so violently it made her feel unsteady.
How could this woman win his heart?
“Thank you p>
Annabel said it out of politeness. She didn’t want to argue with Cathy in front of Bruce. Erica pretended not to notice anything and kept chatting with Bruce. Even when Bruce occasionally brushed off her remarks, she didn’t seem to learn her lesson.
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Meanwhile, Rupert quietly watched Erica and Cathy, worried they might cause trouble for Bruce.
They ate lunch together at the old house. Cathy didn’t say a word the entire time. Whenever she lifted her head, her eyes went straight to Annabel. Rupert and Bruce kept placing food on Annabel’s plate, and it made the aunt and niece look even more out of place.
After lunch, Annabel went outside and stood by the pool.
The wind brushed through her hair. She wanted some fresh air, and she hoped the quiet might spark new ideas for her clothing designs. When Cathy stepped onto the balcony and spotted Annabel by the pool, a jealous, dark smile tugged at her lips.
“What if I push her into the pool and let her drown like a poor rat p>
Cathy walked over and said, “Oh, the champion is here enjoying the scenery p>
“Yeah.” Annabel gave her a calm, indifferent glance. She brought her hands together briefly, then stretched her arms out. “I’m just looking around to get some inspiration. Why? Do you want to swim p>