Chapter 1142
Chapter 1142:
Annabel was speechless.
Herman could tell Rupert was deliberately provoking him, so he didn’t take Rupert’s words seriously. In Herman’s world, as long as he was persistent, there was nothing he couldn’t get.
Besides, he truly liked Annabel.
So love at first sight really did exist.
Herman had always pursued freedom and romance. Now that he’d found a woman he genuinely loved, he wasn’t about to give up so easily. He was determined to do everything he could to win Annabel.
“What do you mean, I should be realistic?” Herman challenged. “You’re not married yet, are you? Until you get married, I still have a chance. Maybe Annabel will fall in love with me at the very last moment p>
Herman’s confidence was almost absurd.
Hearing that, Rupert couldn’t help laughing. The man was ridiculous.
“Then let’s wait and see.” Rupert’s voice stayed calm, but his eyes were cold. “Now, if there’s nothing else, leave. I’m going to have dinner with my fiancée p>
Without waiting for Herman’s response—and without sparing him another glance—Rupert took Annabel’s hand and walked out of the office.
They left the building hand in hand. As soon as they were outside, Annabel let out a sigh. “I really don’t understand why he’s being so stubborn p>
Rupert turned to look at her and suddenly laughed, shaking his head.
Annabel blinked, confused. Just moments ago, in the office, Rupert had looked genuinely angry. Why was he laughing now?
“What’s wrong with you?” she asked.
“Nothing.” Rupert shook his head, still amused. “I just remembered the look on Herman’s face, and it was honestly a little funny. My wife is so charming—no wonder every man wants to chase you p>
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Annabel stared at him for a few seconds, then burst out laughing too. “You were so angry just now. I was worried you’d actually fight him,” she said.
Rupert slid an arm around her shoulders and pulled her closer. “I was jealous. Any man would be jealous seeing his wife pursued by someone else p>
They chatted and laughed as they headed to the car. Then they drove to a restaurant downtown for dinner.
“Annabel, I can’t wait to marry you,” Rupert said suddenly as he drove down the road. Thinking about Herman made him smile again.
Annabel smiled back and replied lightly, “That depends on your performance p>
It was getting dark.
Meanwhile, at Charming Bar, Margo sat alone in a booth and downed the whiskey in her glass in one gulp. The burning liquid caught in her throat and she coughed violently, drawing the bartender’s attention.
“One more glass,” Margo said, pushing the empty glass toward him and forcing herself to look tough.
“That’s strong liquor,” the bartender warned gently, eyeing her reddened eyes. “Be careful not to get drunk p>