Chapter 1140
Chapter 1140:
“Hello, Rupert. What’s wrong?” Annabel asked into the phone.
Rupert had just arrived at the entrance of Star Entertainment and was still in his car. Smiling, he said, “I got off work early today, and I don’t have anything to do. How about I take you out for dinner p>
“Well… I have a guest here. Let’s talk about it later, okay p>
Although Herman didn’t know who Rupert was, he could tell how much Annabel cared about the person on the line just by her tone. He was sharp enough to realize what it meant, and he could no longer hold back. He spoke bluntly.
“Annabel, ever since the day I saw you at Michelle’s birthday party, I haven’t been able to get you out of my mind. You’re so beautiful, and I loved watching you dance. I like you very much, and I want you to be with me. I will treat you well p>
Herman didn’t bother lowering his voice. Even the employees outside, watching through the glass, heard him clearly enough. They exchanged stunned looks and began whispering to each other.
Even Rupert, still on the phone, heard every word.
His expression darkened instantly, a dangerous chill settling in his eyes. He tightened his grip on the phone and asked coldly, “Who’s with you? Is it Herman? The Frenchman I met when I picked you up last time p>
Annabel was stunned by Herman’s confession, and impatience flashed in her eyes. She could also hear from Rupert’s tone that he was unhappy. In that moment, she had no interest in sparing Herman’s feelings. Rupert was her fiancé, and his emotions mattered most.
She shot Herman a brief, hard look, then strode out of the office with her phone. “I’m coming downstairs. We’ll talk when I get there, okay p>
Rupert gripped the steering wheel tightly and fell silent. After a long moment, he finally agreed.
When Annabel hurried out, she froze to see several employees gathered outside her office. She didn’t have time to care why they were there and quickly walked away.
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The employees who had been gossiping a moment ago all went still as she passed.
When the employees saw their boss, they froze. Before any of them could say a word, they saw Herman rush out of the office as well.
The stunned employees exchanged confused looks.
What was going on? Was that foreigner pestering their boss?
Meanwhile, the moment Annabel walked out of the building, she spotted Rupert’s car parked outside. She hurried over, opened the passenger-side door, and slid into the seat. Speaking quickly, she explained, “I don’t know why Herman came here. It turns out he’s the one who sent me the necklace yesterday, too. But we can talk about that later. For now, drive. Go to your company first. We can have dinner later. Drive fast—he’s coming out p>
Without hesitation, Rupert hit the gas and headed straight for Benton Group. Normally, the drive from Star Entertainment to Benton Group took about an hour, but Rupert drove so fast they arrived in only twenty minutes.
As soon as Rupert got out, he grabbed Annabel’s hand and strode into the elevator. They rushed into his office, ignoring the employees’ stares.
Only after the office door shut did Annabel finally let out a sigh of relief.
She looked at Rupert helplessly, and before he could ask anything, she said, “Herman is the man who asked me to dance at Michelle’s party last time. He’s also the one who sent me the necklace yesterday. He says he wants to be with me. I have no idea how he found Star Entertainment’s address. He followed me when I ran out earlier, so I didn’t have a choice—I had to come here with you. Let’s have dinner later, okay p>
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