Chapter 1139
Chapter 1139:
Annabel froze. Prince Herman? What was he doing at her company?
She pressed her lips together. It wouldn’t be wise to leave him waiting at reception. And after the photos of them dancing at the birthday party, she didn’t want to invite more trouble.
“Let him come in,” Annabel said calmly.
The receptionist acknowledged and ended the call. Then she looked at Herman and said, “Miss Hewitt will see you. Please go straight and take the elevator to the eighteenth floor p>
Herman smiled. So Annabel still remembered him.
Annabel’s office was near the editing department, and Herman immediately drew attention as he walked through. After all, people loved to gossip.
Herman had dressed up специально for his visit today. Smiling brightly, he walked to Annabel’s office door, pushed it open, and stepped inside.
Annabel, busy with work, looked up blankly at the man who had just entered.
Herman greeted her warmly, his smile wide. “Annabel, do you remember me p>
Michelle had given Herman all of Annabel’s information—her full name, her address in Douburgh, and her company address. The moment he got it, he rushed over.
Annabel returned a polite smile. She had no feelings for Herman, nor any relationship with him, so she didn’t understand why he was here. As a member of a European royal family, what business could he possibly have at her company?
“Of course I remember you, Prince Herman,” Annabel replied evenly. “May I ask why you’re here? Is there a problem p>
Herman laughed, looking even more pleased. There was a self-satisfied air about him, as if he were waiting for praise.
“Did you like the necklace I gave you?” he asked, proud and confident.
Annabel’s eyes widened. She immediately thought of the priceless necklace she had received yesterday. She had assumed it was a surprise from Rupert. It had never occurred to her that it was Herman’s gift.
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Stunned for a moment, she shook her head and answered politely, “Thank you, Your Highness, but I… I don’t need such a precious gift. I’m sorry p>
She opened her desk drawer, took out the jewelry box, and handed it back to him. “Please take it back p>
Herman grew anxious. He looked at her earnestly and asked, “Why? Don’t you like it? If it’s just the necklace you don’t like, I can give you something else instead. But in my opinion, it’s very beautiful, and it suits you perfectly. You should keep it p>
Their raised voices drew attention. Several employees drifted closer, peeking in through the glass wall, whispering among themselves.
Wasn’t their boss about to get engaged to Mr. Benton? Then who was this royal-looking foreigner? He seemed to be very fond of Annabel.
Meanwhile, inside the office, Annabel shook her head and said firmly, “No. I simply don’t need it p>
Just then, her phone rang. She turned to answer, and when she saw Rupert’s name on the screen, her eyes brightened. Determined to make Herman give up, she decided to take the call right in front of him.
“I’m sorry,” she said to Herman. “I need to answer this p>