Chapter 1136
Chapter 1136:
The moment she finished speaking, Rupert suddenly lifted her into his arms.
“What are you doing?” Annabel cried out, startled.
“Aren’t you going to bed?” Rupert smiled, looking down at her.
He carried Annabel to his room and gently set her on the king-size bed in the center.
“I want to sleep in my own room,” Annabel protested.
She didn’t want to share a bed with someone who looked at her like a hungry wolf.
“Don’t move.” Rupert stepped in front of Annabel as she tried to stand, his hands settling on her slender waist.
They were so close that their posture felt undeniably intimate, and Annabel’s heartbeat quickened.
“Relax. I just want to hold you.” Rupert could tell she was troubled. His voice dropped, gentle and steady. “I promised I would respect you, and I’ll keep that promise p>
Hearing that, Annabel finally felt at ease.
In the end, the two of them fell asleep in each other’s arms.
Annabel woke up very early the next day. She was still worried about Rory and Margo, so after breakfast, she went straight to Star Entertainment.
On the way, she checked the latest headlines on her phone and saw that the discussions about Rory were still heated, with countless unfavorable comments. Annabel rubbed her forehead, irritation creeping in. If this continued, it could jeopardize the release of Farewell, My Love.
The moment she arrived at Star Entertainment, Annabel went straight to Rory’s office.
“Annabel.” Rory was scrolling through online comments. When he saw her, his eyes brightened.
“Rory, I’ve thought it over,” Annabel said flatly. “You need to clarify what happened. Otherwise, public opinion will keep turning against Star Entertainment p>
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Rory didn’t answer. His gaze slowly lowered, then lifted back to her, as if he were trying to see through her.
Annabel took a deep breath and turned her head slightly, forcing herself to stay calm.
After a long pause, Rory finally spoke. “Is it true you’re going to be engaged to Rupert p>
What was wrong with him? Was that really what he’d been thinking about this whole time? Annabel almost cursed out loud.
Sometimes she truly didn’t know how to deal with Rory. She had rejected him from the beginning, yet he was stubborn to the point of absurdity.
“Yes,” she answered. “The engagement ceremony is scheduled for next weekend p>
Rory had imagined this moment hundreds of times, but hearing it from Annabel made his heart ache all the same. He lowered his gaze, hiding the pain in his eyes.
Seeing him like that, Annabel couldn’t help but sigh. In a gentler tone, she said, “Rory, I’ve told you many times—Rupert and I love each other. Why are you wasting your time on me? Why don’t you cherish the person who cares about you, and stop fixating on me p>